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Medicinal plants of Northern and Central Oman (Arabia)
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The use of medicinal herbs in northern and central Oman (Arabia) is still common today and plants known for their curative powers are used for a wide spectrum of diseases.Abstract:
The use of medicinal herbs in northern and central Oman (Arabia) is still common today. Plants known for their curative powers are used for a wide spectrum of diseases, from common cold and fever to paralysis and diabetes. Herbal medicines are dispensed, after “diagnosis” from a herbal healer. The detailed uses of 35 native and 21 cultivated plants and their chemical composition are given.read more
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