I just came across an interesting and informative article about a tribe called the Matsés. They are based in the Amazon and have compiled a bible containing 500 pages or their traditional medicines using a collection of local plants. These medicines are known to cure a wide range of ailments. As you can imagine this information is pure gold. I can only hope that it does not fall into the wrong hands and is misused purely for profit.
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