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The team then saw Rakus chewing the stem and leaves of plant called Akar Kuning - an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial plant that is also used locally to treat malaria and diabetes.
He repeatedly applied the liquid onto his cheek for seven minutes. Rakus then smeared the chewed leaves onto his wound until it was fully covered. He continued to feed on the plant for over 30 minutes.
The paste and leaves then appear to have done their magic - the researchers saw no sign of infection and the wound closed within five days.
After a month, Rakus was fully healed.
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originally posted by: Kurokage
a reply to: gortex
I read this and was amazed by the intelligence used to gather and use a 'medicine' like this. This had be a learnt and known cure by the Orangutan.
originally posted by: FlyersFan
a reply to: Kurokage
The thing is .. he would have had to learn it by himself. They don't have a way of communicating to each other what plants to put on wounds. Kinda interesting ...
originally posted by: CataclysmicRockets
a reply to: Annee
Imagine if this was just instinct? And now Imagine all the wonders in nature could be tapped of their Instinctual intellect? As far as I know the only instinct we know exists in us Humans is fight or flight. Motherly instincts I feel do not count and are more superstitious.
originally posted by: FlyersFan
a reply to: Kurokage
The thing is .. he would have had to learn it by himself. They don't have a way of communicating to each other what plants to put on wounds. Kinda interesting ...