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What adaptations of rain forest plants make them a likely source of medicines?
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∙ 9y ago
there are meds that help us beat cancer and many others
i dont realy know specifics butsome of the plant that can be used are:
· Saw Palmetto
The extract from the berries of this plant is used to treat urinary problems. The native people have used this for generations.
· Feverfew
This plant contains parthenolide , which acts as a serotonin inhibiting the release of serotonin which aides as a pain reducer.
· Valerian
Valerian is used as a sleep aid across the world, and it has been used for thousands of years. It's also effective as a mild sedative.
· Coneflower
The purple coneflower is used in the rainforest by the native people as a treatment for viral illnesses. It has been known to stimulate the white blood cells.
· Hawthorn Herb
Hawthorn is used for treatment of heart failure. Hawthorne contains potent antioxidants.
· Eggplant
The extract of this plant has been known to treat many types of skin cancer, as well as various skin conditions
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∙ 12y agoCoffee, tea, bananas, pineapples, mangos, plywood, rubber bands, chocolate, all spices (e.g. cinamon), erasers (anything rubber) and printing ink (some of them).
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Why can't other plants live in the deciduous forest?
Plants that live in the deciduous forest have special adaptations that allow them to live there. Other plants do not have these adaptations.
How much of the world's medicines are derived from rain forest plants?
one-fourth.
What kind of medicine comes from rain forest plants?
Variety of medicines come from rain forest plants, specially quinine for malarial fever is obtained from Cinchona bark
What are some adaptations for animals and plants in the Coniferous Forest?
fir: pine: spruce: hemlock:
What adaptations of rain forest plants make them likely sources of medicine?
the leaves of forest trees have adapted to cope with exceptionally high rainfall. Many tropical rainforest leaves have a drip tip. Scientists are sent in pursuit of collecting tropical plants. They screen these plants with modern techniques to develop new compounds.
What are some Tropical rain forest plan adaptations?
It Helps Trees ,And Other Living Plants
Why the forest is an important source of medicine and drug?
Because they make antibiotic and herbal medicines.
Why is the rainforest valuable?
the rain forest is valuable because many medicines are derived from rain forest plants. Most importantly, our oxygen comes from plants, the more plants, the more oxygen.The rain forest is considered valuable because many medicines are derived from rain forest plants. Most importantly, our oxygen comes from plants, the more plants, the more oxygen.By Natasha K Age:11
What plants adaptations can you think of?
There are many plant adaptations that can be found throughout the plant world that allow plants to adjust to their environment. For example, in the rain forest, trees have thinner bark because the moisture in a rain forest does not promote water evaporation. In other areas, trees have thick bark to hold water.
What are some adaptations of plants and animals in the forest?
There many plants and animals that have adapted to their environments. Humming birds for example have developed tube-like mouths to eat.
What adaptations help plants get Moore sunlight?
what adaptations help plants get more sunlight
Are plants in medicines?
yes
