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Rhubarb
[ru:ba:b]: The rhizomes [raizəmz] of the rhubarb are
collected from six to seven year old plants just before the flowering
season. The rhizomes are dried either in the sun or in ovens. After the
drying operation the rhizomes are peeled. Rhubarb was used in China
more than 4000 years ago. It was used by the Greek and Roman
physicians and was used in Europe in the Middle Ages. Rhubarb was
used for its purgative action.
Althaea
[ǽlθiə]: The generic name,
Althaea
, is derived from the
Greek
altho
(to cure), from its healing properties. The name of the
family,
is derived from the Greek
malake
(soft), from the
special qualities of the Mallows in softening and healing. Biennial
roots of this plant are collected, dried and peeled. After peeling it is
cut into small pieces. Althaea is used as a sedative in the form of
mucilage or in the form of syrup. Famous Marshmallow is a
that has been softened in hot water and whipped to a
spongy consistency. This is the modern version of a medicinal
confection made from
Althaea
, the marshmallow plant.
Interesting facts.
The 16th-century French diplomat Jean Nicot being in Portugal
saw a miraculous plant imported from America and brought tobacco
leaves to France to treat Catherine de Medici for her migraines. Nicot
believed that the plant could cure cancer, headaches and many other
diseases. But time showed that he was absolutely wrong. We owe
Nicot the word “nicotine”.
Task 1. Learn the following words and word combinations
medicinal
plants
[mə'dɪs(ə)n(ə)l][plɑːnts]
лекарственные
растения
herbal remedies
['hɜːb(ə)l]['remədɪz]
лекарство расти-
тельного проис-
хождения
primary health
care
['praɪm(ə)rɪ][helθ][kɛə]
первичный уход
(помощь) за здо-
ровьем
to distinguish
and name the
kinds of plants
[dɪ'stɪŋgwɪʃ][neɪm][kaɪndz]
[plɑːnts]
различать и назы-
вать виды расте-
ний