• Choosing a Plant That Has Had an Important Impact on People

     

    Essays1 Geography

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Published: 01.12.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
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  • Essays 'Choosing a Plant That Has Had an Important Impact on People', 1.
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Plants have been the most important source of medicine throughout human history; they have been credited from healing burns to treating diseases.
One of the earliest documented examples of plants used for medicinal purposes is garlic (Allium sativum). This cure-all plant can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians, who believed it gave strength to the men who built the pyramids; the Nomadic tribes of Asia used it to ward off evil spirits; and some had even claimed it as having aphrodisiacal properties, while others used it to keep vampires at bay.

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