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Medicine Root
National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Single root of "Muetcria" tree. Used to cure chest illness and asthme. Boiled in water and then the water is drunk by the patient. Also used for toothache, the sticks are chewed and the juice goes to the teeth and gums.
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Details
- Title: Medicine Root
- Location: Kenya
- Type: Medicine Root
- Rights: National Museums of Kenya
- Medium: Root
- Photographer: Gibsphotography
- Local Name: Muetcria
- Community: Chuka
- Collection Date: 1971-06-28
- Collected By: C. Rose
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