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Solve the crossword by guessing the words in the gaps 1–7 using their definitions in brackets. Don’t forget to change the form of these words so they fit the sentence.

Ginseng

Ginseng is one of the great (0) …………… (plural: something strange or not known that has not yet been explained or understood) of the east. Often referred to as the (1) …………… (a substance, usually a liquid, with a magical power to cure, improve, or preserve something) of life', its widespread use in (2) …………… (relating to the countries of East and Southeast Asia) medicine has led to many myths and legends building up around this remarkable plant. Ginseng has featured as an active ingredient in (2) …………… medical literature for over 5,000 years. Its (3) …………… (helpful, useful, or good) effects were, at one time, so widely recognised and praised that the root was said to be worth its weight in gold.
Despite the long history of ginseng, no one fully knows how it works. The active part of the plant is the root. Its full name is Panax Ginseng - the word Panax, like the word (4) …………… (something that will cure all illnesses), coming from the Greek for 'all healing'. There is growing interest by western scientists in the study of ginseng. It is today believed that this remarkable plant may cause (3) …………… effects in the treatment of many diseases that are difficult to treat with (5) …………… (made from artificial substances) drugs.
Today, ginseng is no longer a myth or a legend. Throughout the world it is becoming widely recognised that this ancient (6) …………… (a type of plant used in making medicine) holds the answer to relieving the stresses and ailments of modern living. It is widely used for the treatment of various ailments such as arthritis, diabetes, (7) …………… (the condition of being unable to sleep, over a period of time), hepatitis and anaemia. However, the truth behind how ginseng works still remains a mystery. Yet its widespread effectiveness shows that the remarkable properties are more than just a legend.