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Work in a group. Choose one of the following plants. Present the result of your discussion.

Chamomile Calendula Lavender Turmeric Echinacea

With your group members, discuss the following questions:
 What disease might be cured from them?
 How will your group probably do the clinical trial? Follow the following steps:
Phase 1: Assess the safety of a drug or device
Who will be your volunteer?
What side effects that may exist?

Phase 2: Test the efficacy of your drug
Phase 3: Compare with other kinds of medicine in the market
Phase 4: Identify the drawbacks of the trial that might occur

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