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Ever since, a large number of plants are used for their therapeutic properties. The use in all cultures throughout history of these compounds has been one of the first concrete forms of healthcare known to humanity.
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Marassi, C.G., Rossi, A. (2015). Phytotherapeutic Approaches. In: Katsambas, A.D., Lotti, T.M., Dessinioti, C., D’Erme, A.M. (eds) European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-45139-7_145
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