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Leprosy Cure Plot Ties Plants to Hawaii Oil
Relegate leprosy cures to Chaulmoogra oil from Taraktogenos seeds as expeditions seek plantation sites in Hawaii. Joseph F. Hock, explorer of Yunnan, describes seeds, dangers from tigers and crocodiles, and journey by rail and river through Siam and Burma to obtain trees for plantation. He recounts native knowledge and the quest to establish Chaulmoogra plantations amid rising demand and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casville
Lodaiana
Joseph F- Hock
Ne- Hotal Geographic Society
Yunnan Provinces
China
Bihder
Hawaii
Southeast
Anna
Hock
National Geographic Society
George King
Kurt
Southeastern Asia
United States
Chiengmal
Korat
Meh
Roheng
Mesont
Kawkarelk
Kyonduo Moulmein
Amarapure
Sagaing
Monywa
Chindwin
Makiaik
Forest
Kyokta
Chiengmai
Tortumua Meh Ping
Raheng
Moulmein
Burma