The placenta is an organ that temporarily grows in the uterus of a female mammal during pregnancy. It grows around the fetus and acts as a pathway between the mother’s and the fetus’ blood, delivering nutrients and oxygen to the growing baby.
The placenta is also simultaneously responsible for the production of a range of hormones, peptides and steroids that the fetus needs.
In the 1500s, researchers discovered the potential of the placenta for medicinal purposes. Dried placenta is known to be effective in treating a range of problems, including skin disorders and fatigue.
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