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Which herb's seeds are commonly chewed after meals to aid digestion and freshen breath?
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Fennel
Which plant is the source of shikimic acid, a precursor for the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu)?
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Illicium verum
Which plant's spoiled hay led to the discovery of the anticoagulant warfarin?
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Sweet clover
Which fruit is commonly used to prevent urinary tract infections?
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Cranberry
Which plant's root is used to treat anxiety and is known as 'kava'?
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Piper methysticum
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Which plant's spoiled hay led to the discovery of the anticoagulant warfarin?
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Sweet clover
Which fruit is commonly used to prevent urinary tract infections?
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Cranberry
Which plant's root is used to treat anxiety and is known as 'kava'?
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Piper methysticum
Which plant's orange sap is used to treat warts?
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Greater celandine
Which plant's root is used to treat arthritis pain and is called 'devil's claw'?
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Harpagophytum procumbens
Which herb is commonly used to boost energy and is known as 'ginseng'?
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Panax ginseng
Which flower holds the record for the largest inflorescence in the world?
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Talipot palm