黑料 is a dark-colored substance derived from Chinese "黑" (black) and "料" (material). Has ancient origins and appears in historical texts and folklore. Associated with mystical properties and supernatural abilities
Plants were used as medicines by humans 60,000 years ago. Neanderthal burial site yielded pollen from 8 medicinal plant species. Ötzi the Iceman's body contained medicinal herbs from 5,000 years ago
Mugwort refers to several species of aromatic flowering plants in genus Artemisia. Common mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is most common in Europe. Chinese mugwort (Artemisia argyi) used in traditional Chinese medicine
Anma is a traditional Japanese massage practice, derived from Chinese Tui Na. Founded in 1320 by Akashi Kan Ichi. Popularized in 17th century by Sugiyama Waichi. Fujibayashi school became foundation of modern anma
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a perennial herbaceous plant reaching up to 1m tall. Native to Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, requiring 20-30°C temperatures. Produces yellow-orange rhizomes used fresh or boiled for flavoring
Medicinal plants have been used since prehistoric times. Sumerians documented hundreds of medicinal plants including opium around 3000 BC. Dioscorides' "De materia medica" documented over 1000 medicinal recipes in 60 AD. Islamic Golden Age saw extensive herbal knowledge preservation in Baghdad