Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: The Healing Power of Plants
Plants are a source of many human medicines and this exhibit presents information on plants used for healing. There are activities for students such as quizzes, a game where you try to cure patients' ailments, and one where you try to...
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Ethnic & Traditional Uses of Rainforest Plants
Read about medicinal plants of the rain forest. This website offers common and botanical plant names, pictures, properties, actions, and more.
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Botanical.com: A Modern Herbal
A Modern Herbal was published in 1931. Here you can find definitions of common named plants. Get a description of the plant, its habitat and any medicinal uses and the dosage if applicable.
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Raintree: Tropical Plant Database
This site provides a detailed database of plants found in the tropical rainforest. Content focuses on the medicinal uses of these plants.
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Herb Research Foundation: Home Page
This site contains comprehensive information about herbal remedies, including current research, common uses and health benefits, guidelines and historical information.
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Pbs Teachers: Day of the Zulu: The Power of Potions
Investigate the science behind traditional Zulu medicinal plants and the mushrooms used by warriors. Relate modern scientific analysis techniques to an understanding of traditional herbal medicine.
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Pbs Teachers: Dragon Science: Wisdom of Li Shizhen
Compare and contrast Western and Chinese medicine, and explore the benefits and medicinal properties of ancient herbs and plants.