Medicinal Plants and Deforestation in Paraguay

The video explores the potential of rainforest plants in Paraguay for medicinal cures, highlighting the role of traditional healers, known as shamans, who possess extensive knowledge of local plants. Due to high deforestation rates, researchers prioritize recording this knowledge before it vanishes. The journey to the forest involves learning from shaman Herve Co, who uses spiritual practices to connect with nature. The discovery of the Sir Ruby root, used for treating illnesses and cancer research, is a focal point. Efforts to document and analyze these plants are urgent as many are disappearing, threatening the discovery of new medical cures.

What is one of the main threats to the potential medicinal cures found in rainforests?

• Overpopulation

• Deforestation

• Climate change

• Urbanization

Why is it important to document the knowledge of shamans in Paraguay?

• To increase agricultural output

• Due to high deforestation rates

• To improve tourism

• To preserve cultural heritage

How do shamans contribute to the discovery of medicinal plants?

• By conducting scientific experiments

• By exporting plants to other countries

• By leading researchers to the plants

• By cultivating plants in gardens

What is the purpose of the researchers' journey to the forest reserve?

• To explore new territories

• To study wildlife

• To record shamanic rituals

• To document plant species

What is the role of Herve Co in the village?

• He is a teacher

• He is a scientist

• He is a village chief

• He is a shaman

What is the significance of the root 'sir ruby'?

• It is important for cancer research

• It is a key ingredient in perfumes

• It is a rare ornamental plant

• It is used in traditional cooking

What is the main focus of the researchers' study in the forest?

• Soil composition

• Medicinal plants

• Animal behavior

• Weather patterns

What is the purpose of the book published by scientists?

• To teach shamanic rituals

• To record and transmit forest knowledge

• To promote tourism in Paraguay

• To document wildlife species

What is a potential consequence of the disappearance of medicinal plants?

• Decrease in biodiversity

• Loss of potential medical cures

• Loss of cultural identity

• Increase in global warming

Why is the documentation of Paraguayan plants considered urgent?

• Because of declining agricultural productivity

• Due to the high rate of deforestation

• Because of rapid urbanization

• Due to increasing tourism