Herbal remedies · Research guide
Museum object · Black Health & Remedies
Graman Quassia and Plant Knowledge
Suriname · History of healing
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The Smithsonian's quassia cup record describes an enslaved West African healer whose plant knowledge became associated with European medicinal preparations.
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Historical medicinal use is not a modern treatment recommendation. Do not prepare or ingest a remedy based on a museum account.
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