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Herbal medicine

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One thing that all races and people, past and present, have in common is the use of plants to treat the myriad of diseases and health problems that can beset us.

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  • Brooke, E. 1992. Herbal Therapy for Women. London: Thorsons.

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© 1994 Joanna Trevelyan and Brian Booth

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Trevelyan, J., Booth, B. (1994). Herbal medicine. In: Complementary Medicine. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13252-2_11

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