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Herbal medicine industry flourishing in Gaza Strip

Gazans believe that herbal medicine is a better option for the public health and the citizen’s pockets in light of the decadelong Israeli siege.
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — In the herb shop run by Murad Helou, hundreds of different herbs can be found. Helou's shop is located in al-Zawiyah market in the center of Gaza City, and it only takes a few minutes for herbal prescriptions to be prepared.

Helou, 62, who never went to college, has been practicing what is known as herbalism since he was 14. He learned the profession from his father, who in turn learned it from his grandfather.

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