Chimpanzees Use Healing Plants o ‘Self-Medicate | new research revealed Chimps self-medication by eating ferns |

New research on chimpanzees has revealed that sick individuals are frequently seen seeking out specific plants with healing powers.
Deep in the heart of Uganda's forests, scientists have made a fascinating discovery
Wild chimpanzees have been observed eating plants with pain-relieving and antibacterial properties to heal themselves

Dr. Elodie Freymann from the University of Oxford led the study, dedicating years to following and observing two communities of wild chimpanzees in Bongo Central Forest Reserve.
When an injured chimpanzee sought out specific plants, like ferns, researchers took note. One particular chimpanzee with a badly wounded hand was seen limping and eating ferns.
The results were astounding. Most of the plants tested had antibacterial properties. The fern Christella parasitica, for instance, had potent anti-inflammatory effects
"Incredibly, all the injured and ill chimps in the study fully recovered after consuming these plants. Chimpanzees

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Wild chimpanzees consume plants with pain-relieving and antibacterial properties to heal themselves, according to scientists.

Researchers observed these behaviors in the forests of Uganda over the past four years.

The scientists, whose findings were published in the journal PLOS One, believe that chimps could aid in the discovery of new medicines