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ERIC Number: EJ187575
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1978
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The Common History and Popular Uses of Roots
Rost, Thomas L.; Sandler, Maureen L.
American Biology Teacher, 40, 6, 338-41, Sep 78
Describes the historical uses of popular plant roots such as mandrake, ginseng, chicory, belladonna, and blood root. Besides the text, information is organized into a table presenting use, application, and constituents. (MA)
Descriptors: Botany, Folk Culture, Health, Medicine, Plant Science, Science Education, Science History
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Language: English
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