5/26/2017
Since the dawn of the human race, people have turned to the earth to heal their illnesses, injuries and woes. It is only of late that we find resistance to using certain plants, or plant-based remedies because of the fear of the side effects or lasting impacts of the plants and organics. A field of botany has emerged called ethnobotanicals, which focuses on the study of medical applications, religious beliefs and cultural uses of certain plants and trees. Ironically, most of the plants studied for ethnobotanical reasons are not positive.
What Are Common Ethnobotanicals?
The most popular and well-known ethnobotanical is cannabis. Everyone has heard of it and everyone knows someone who has engaged in the use of cannabis. There are countless scientists and medical professionals studying the effects and impacts of cannabis for both positive and negative uses. Another ethnobotanical that is less common now, but was common several years ago is called Ergot Rye - which is used in synthetic manufacturing in LSD. A third common type of Ethnobotanical, which is on the verge of extinction in countries like Thailand is Kratom; this tree-based botanical is used to create Kratom powder which is used in herbal medicines and more.
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