Scientists have made a sensational discovery that will turn our ideas about ancient medicine upside down.
In the Grotte de Pigeon cave in Morocco, one of the most famous archaeological sites in North Africa, evidence of the use of medicinal plants as far back as 15,000 years has been found.
Among the plants discovered, ephedra attracted special attention, a plant that is still used in medicine today due to its medicinal properties. Analyzes of the remains of ephedra found in the cave showed that it was used by ancient people to treat various ailments.
This discovery shows that our ancestors had a deep knowledge of the properties of plants and knew how to use them to treat diseases. They understood which plants could relieve pain, reduce fever, or speed up wound healing.
Earlier, traces of ancient surgery were found in the same cave, which confirms the high level of medical knowledge of ancient people.
All these discoveries allow us to conclude that even 15,000 years ago, people were actively using natural resources to treat disease and maintain health.
This discovery is of great importance for modern science. It allows us to better understand how medicine developed and what knowledge about the medicinal properties of plants was passed down from generation to generation. It also opens up new perspectives for the study of ancient cultures and their interaction with the environment.
