Insect Physicians - Creepy Crawly Medicine

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1. During the U.S. Civil War and also World War One, many doctors in the field noted that maggot infested wounds healed faster that wounds that were supposedly "cleaner". Further studies have revealed that these larval blowflies were performing what good deed? Secreting an antibiotic that inhibits harmful bacteria Removing dead tissue All of these Helping to treat osteomyelitis

2. Ants were used centuries ago to suture wounds. The larger soldier ants of some species possess well developed mandibles and these were used in place of stitches. Where did this practice start? Central America China Egypt India

3. Cantharis or Spanish Fly is used today in herbal remedies to treat cystitis. It has been a treatment for many ailments through the centuries including baldness, scalds and burns. Which well known Greek healer used it to treat dropsy? Hippocrates Plato Socrates Aristotle

4. The Elizabethans had great faith in the use of insects as remedies for "what ailed thee". One cure for deafness was particularly odorous. Dried and powdered insects were mixed with rabbit urine and poured into the ear twice a day. What insect was used in this foul practice? Beetles Flies Earwigs Fleas

5. Chinese herbalists have used insects in their remedies for centuries. The bedbug has been thought to be effective in curing what particular ailment? Malaria All of these Snakebite Eye irritations

6. Cockroaches are not forgotten in the quest for insect remedies. They have been mentioned as helping cure childhood illnesses. Which famous jazz musician was fed cockroach soup for colds and sore throats? Charlie Parker Louis Armstrong Count Basie Duke Ellington

7. Beekeepers often assert that bee stings are helpful to health. The profession claims to suffer less than the general population from which illness? Arthritis All of these Rheumatism Bursitis

8. Another insect that has been credited with healing powers is the grasshopper. What affliction is it claimed the humble grasshopper can cure? Boils Migraines Nightsweats Hangnails

9. In Thailand, red ants are used very effectively if painfully to treat wounds. How does the ant aid healing? They cover the wound with their bodies and protect it from moisture. They stop the bleeding. They secrete an acid which keeps the wound clean. They keep other insects from invading the wound site.

10. Honey is an amazing substance. The medicine of the bees. These incredible insects have their own pharmacy product which humans have used to treat wounds. What is the reason honey is so effective? An enzyme in the honey breaks down to form a disinfectant. The thickness of honey protects the wound from outside infections. All of these The moistness allows skin cells to grow without forming a scar.