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Virgin's Mantle

Virgin's Mantle (Fagonia cretica). Cyprus. Recent laboratory tests at Aston University, Birmingham indicate that the plant contains anti-cancer agents; and a tea made from the plant has been used in a hospital in Pakistan for 40 years and successfully treat breast cancer.Virgin's Mantle - Cyprus - Recent laboratory tests at Aston University Birmingham indicate that the plant contains anti-cancer agents; and a tea made from the plant has been used in a hospital in Pakistan for 40 years to successfully treat breast cancer

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10885143
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42960714
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5547px x 3596px (3.6MB)
Credit
© John Mason / www.ardea.com
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JLM-12605

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