In the progenitor of man in 50 years have been rotten teeth, stomach ulcers and worn out joints, say the researchers of the Innovative centre.
Researchers of archaeology has discovered the mummy of ancient man. His body had dozens of tattoos, who wore a sacred meaning, suggested by the researchers. However, they were far from the truth. Scientists from the Institute for the study of mummies in Bolzano discovered ancestor of humans “, Otti”, which lived for about 50 years, but suffered from several chronic health problems. It tells about a surprisingly complex culture of health at this stage of human history. Careful examination of his remains showed that he had rotten teeth, stomach ulcers and worn out joints. The researchers found traces of birch polypore was found in the things of man.
This type of mushroom has anti-inflammatory and antibiotic properties. They also found a fern that was used to fight intestinal parasites. Artifact 5300 years, was covered with tattoos, in the amount of 61 thing. After research, scientists have suggested that the tattoo was treated diseases of ancient people. They were discovered on the wrists and ankles, Otzi. It is possible to consider the relationship of diseases and tattoos right can show the new study, scheduled to be held in the future.
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