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hlthe2b

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1. It might sound kooky, but medical historians have gone through this kind of literature

Reply to mopinko (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 12:39 PM

Nov 2019

to identify long-forgotten plants and herbs that could have efficacy in treating conditions that persist or have been newly discovered today.

So, I can understand the value in this. )

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It might sound kooky, but medical historians have gone through this kind of literature hlthe2b Nov 2019 #1

the newberry is a pretty special place. mopinko Nov 2019 #2

WOW, the 'Newb,' as my former roommate called it! elleng Nov 2019 #3