6 Questions
What did the San use the Buchu plant for?
Curing stomach aches
How did the San use medicinal plants to treat wounds like snake bites?
Chewed the roots and smeared it on the wound
What was the purpose of burning some medicinal plants according to the San?
To create a healing smoke for the sick person to breathe in
Which plant was sometimes called 'Bushman's Poison' by the San?
Hoodia
What was one method the San used to administer medicinal plants?
Mixing with fat and rubbing onto the body
What was the role of women in collecting plants for medicinal use among the San?
Primarily collected plants for food, but also gathered medicinal plants
Explore the historical use of plants as medicine, particularly focusing on the San people who utilized local plants to treat wounds and illnesses. Learn about the knowledge and practices of using medicinal plants throughout human history.
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