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Handout
Palomar Community College District

Wayne's Word: Economic/medicinal Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating site with information on a variety of of plants that produce compounds that affect the heart, brain and cancer tumors.
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National Institutes of Health

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the home page of a professional organization of physicians and other healthcare providers who specialize in complementary and alternative medicinal practices.
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Handout
Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Humans and Plants

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short, historical review of humans' use of and dependency on plants.
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University of Washington

University of Washington: Medicinal Herb Garden

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on the Medicinal Herb Garden located in Seattle, Washington. It provides an index of herbs and a virtual tour of the garden.