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Examples of plants used for traditional medicine
A
ginger
B
cucumber
C
tamarind
D
aloe vera
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Aloe vera has long been used as a traditional medicine for inducing wound healing. Over the years, this plant has been known by a number of names such as ‘the wand of heaven’, ‘heaven’s blessing’ and ‘the silent healer’. It is a natural product that now a days is used very much in cosmetic industry.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aloe vera is a popular medicinal plant that people have used for thousands of years. Aloe vera, or Aloe barbadensis, is a thick, short-stemmed plant that stores water in its leaves. It is best known for treating skin injuries, but it also has several other uses that could potentially benefit health.

Detailed explanation-3: -Traditionally, this medicinal plant has been employed to treat skin problems (burns, wounds, and anti-inflammatory processes). Moreover, Aloe vera has shown other therapeutic properties including anticancer, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antihyperlipidemic.

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