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Herbalism

 * Herbalism is a traditional [|medicinal] or folk medicine practice based on the use of plants and plant extracts.
 * Although herbalism was progressing in ancient cultures, the growing knowledge of plants nearly collapsed with the Roman Empire.
 * There are two main problems with [|Medieval herbalism]:
 * First, most of the knowledge ancient civilizations developed had been lost due mostly to the population
 * Second, Medieval scientists trusted ancient studies and had no thought of further experimentation for new discoveries.
 * Second, Medieval scientists trusted ancient studies and had no thought of further experimentation for new discoveries.

Cures

 * [|Cures] in Medieval ages were essentially mixtures of different herbs which were thought to be of medicinal value.
 * Certain ingredients and herbs would be used for specific body parts.
 * [|Herbs] typically used for common medical problems were rose, lavender, sage, bay, saffron, basil, rosemary, mint, and liquorice.

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