<div>Mentha is in use in this way in many parts of the world. This research have confirmed again that our forefathers were not less than the modern experts and we must respect our traditional medicinal knowledge. I feel instead of developing new products based on such studies and getting benefit by few, actual benefit must reach to the countries and communities from where this knowledge has emerged. Here is my work on this medicinal herb</div> <div><STRONG><FONT face=Verdana>Traditional medicinal knowledge about Pudina (Mentha sp. Family: Labiatae), in Chhattisgarh, India</FONT></STRONG><!-- #EndEditable --><BR><BR><A href="http://www.botanical.com/site/column_poudhia/265_mentha.html">http://www.botanical.com/site/column_poudhia/265_mentha.html</A></div> <div> </div> <div>regards</div> <div>Pankaj Oudhia <BR><BR><B><I>Olivia Kwong <plant@plantconservation.org></I></B> wrote:</div> <BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px;
MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/20060828/sc_space/ancientmintypainkillerworkedmodernstudysuggests<BR><BR>Ancient Minty Painkiller Worked, Modern Study Suggests<BR><BR>Heather Whipps<BR>Special to LiveScience<BR>LiveScience.com Mon Aug 28, 12:30 PM ET<BR><BR>The doctors of ancient Greece and China had it right when they applied <BR>cool and minty salves to soothe aches and pains, a new study suggests.<BR><BR>A synthetic treatment with the same properties as mint oil is an effective <BR>painkiller when applied directly to the skin. The new cooling compounds <BR>could be especially beneficial to millions suffering with the chronic pain <BR>of arthritis and diseases affecting nerve endings, scientists say.<BR><BR>Check the link above for the full article text.<BR><BR>_______________________________________________<BR>PCA's Medicinal Plant Working Group mailing
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