Ancient Remedies: Effective or Not?

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Health is important to all of us. No one wants to feel uncomfortable or get sick. As a result, we have developed thousands of different types of medicine. We've made all kinds of antibiotics, antifungal drugs, antiviral medications, fever reducers, and pain relievers. The list could go on and on!But how did we get here? Surely these amazing components didn't just pop into existence out of thin air? Like everything else, they evolved slowly, thanks to steady improvements and tweaks. They all started somewhere, which is why the core ideas behind this quiz are how medicine started and what we can learn from these old remedies.

History of Medicine

Throughout history, from our humble starts as hunters and gatherers in forests and fields to our time spent gathered around communal fires after a good harvest to today in our modern cities and skyscrapers, we've always had a need for medicine. Humans have managed to explore every edge of our little blue marble, and as a result, we've tested, experimented, and succeeded in finding remedies.By taking this short quiz, you'll learn about the various applications of natural herbs, plants, and animal products. You'll get a basic idea of medicine from the ancient world and from the middle ages, and you'll learn how these old techniques still apply today. Join us in this short little adventure through history to explore and imagine how these people, not unlike ourselves, healed themselves and their loved ones long ago.

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