A Sumatran orangutan used medicinal plants to heal a wound

A revolutionary case of animal self-medication has been documented by a team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute, led by Caroline Schuppli and Isabelle…

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A revolutionary case of animal self-medication has been documented by a team of researchers fromMax Planck Institute, led by Caroline Schuppli and Isabelle Laumer. A Sumatran orangutan, known as Rakus, was observed healing a facial wound with chewed corn leaves. Fibraurea tinctoria, a plant with known antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This practice, which led to rapid wound healing, represents the first verified example of conscious use of medicinal plants in animals, marking a significant advancement in our understanding of self-medication behavior. The plant used by Rakus, also known as Akar Kuning, is used in traditional medicine for its active compounds such as furanoditerpenoids, effective in the treatment of infections and fever. This discovery, published in Scientific Reports, not only confirms the ability to self-manage health in orangutans but could also offer new insights for medical research. India, the longest snake ever existed discovered: it measured 15 metres

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