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K. Hüsnü Can Başer

The Story of Quinine

The story of quinine, which until recently was the only treatment for malaria, is as interesting as the story of malaria itself. No medicine has been as effective as quinine in discrediting Galenic medicine. 

The Magic of Mandrake

Throughout history, mandrake has been the most powerful plant in the mysterious world of witchcraft. Mandrake is a perennial plant that grows wild in areas influenced by the Mediterranean climate. The plant has large leaves and a very short stem, and it bears purple flowers that turn to yellowish fruits.