Transcript of Cast Iron: An Invention of Ancient China. Mass-production began in the Han dynasty. At the time of its invention, cast iron had many uses. Since the discovery of steel, iron (both cast and wrought) has become less common, as steel is generally stronger.
Asafoetida is a plant. It has a bad smell and tastes bitter. That probably explains why it is sometimes called âdevilâs dung.â. People use asafoetida resin, a gum-like material, as medicine. Asafoetida resin is produced by solidifying juice that comes out of cuts made in the plantâs living roots. Asafoetida is used for breathing problems including ongoing (chronic) bronchitis, H1N1 swine flu, and asthma.
Apriso, Asacol, Delzicol, Lialda, or Pentasa (mesalamine) is the most common 5-ASA used to treat Crohn's disease. Antibiotics Your doctor may recommend a course of antibiotics if 5-ASAs don't work. Antibiotics may reduce the amount of harmful bacteria in the intestines, which may help reduce inflammation.