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Description: Herbs and spices were used by ancient cultures to heal the body, mind, and spirit. The Western world has largely replaced these natural remedies with pharmaceuticals.

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Herbs and spices were used by ancient cultures to heal the body, mind, and spirit. The Western world has largely replaced these natural remedies with pharmaceuticals.

But that said, around <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3560124/">80 percent of people</a> worldwide still use traditional or ancient medicine. This isn’t surprising. That’s because <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3619623/">more than 80 percent of pharmaceuticals</a> are derived or developed from natural products, including plants.

In this program, we’ll explore the healing power of herbs and spices.
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