How long have humans used plants as drugs? A Moroccan cave holds clues
Ephedra seeds found in an ancient burial pit may be the earliest evidence yet for the medicinal use of plants.
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Earliest evidence of Ephedra use found in 15,000-year-old Moroccan burial
Alongside unusual artifacts like an ocher-coated mortar and pestle and modified animal remains, the team discovered 23 charred cone bracts of Ephedra. A bract is a modified leaf that forms the ...
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Morocco’s 15,000-year-old herbs reveal surprising Stone Age healing practices
Ephedra is a widely recognized medicinal herb ... that humans had an extensive understanding of how to utilize plants 15,000 years ago. Initial studies revealed signs of the earliest known ...
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15,000-year-old human burial shows evidence of medicinal plant use
The grave of a young man in Morocco is providing astonishing insights into human culture 15,000 years ago. Buried alongside ...