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alfreda89 ([personal profile] alfreda89) wrote2012-12-11 04:51 pm

It's Not All Grinding Herbs....

Alfreda would use maggots as a healing tool, as well. Here's an article talking about not only historical use, but recent investigation into maggot therapy.

Some maggots ARE injured in the course of this examination - but their secretions are still healing. They don't appear to be munching on anyone, but if you don't like crawlies at all, skip this link!

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