Already 25,000 years ago: The oldest drug in the world? [premium]

Early inhabitants of Indonesia already used betel nuts – also to numb toothaches, say Australian researchers. But this apparently further damaged the teeth.

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Schon vor 25.000 Jahren: Die älteste Droge der Welt? [premium]

Frühe Einwohner Indonesiens verwendeten schon Betelnüsse – auch um Zahnschmerzen zu betäuben, sagen australische Forscher. Doch das schädigte die Zähne offenbar weiter.

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