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Hul'q'umi'num'

Hul'q'umi'num' (also known as Halq'emeylem) is a Coast Salish language (specifically a dialect of Halkomelem) spoken on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, from Malahat in the south to Nanoose Bay in the north. It is classified as Severely Endangered by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger.
The Stó:lō people speaks fluent Hul'q'umi'num'
Hul'q'umi'num' by Not_Dragon February 16, 2026
Iqta' (also spelled iqta, eqta, or iqta'a) was a unique land revenue assignment system practiced in the medieval Islamic world, particularly in the Abbasid Caliphate and the Delhi Sultanate.
The governor managed several villages under his iqta', collecting taxes while maintaining local security.
Iqta' by Not_Dragon February 16, 2026
Qinghaosu is a commonly known in the West as artemisinin, is a potent antimalarial medication derived from the traditional Chinese medicinal herb Artemisia annua (sweet wormwood)
Qinghaosu is widely used in the treatment of malaria due to its potent antimalarial properties.
Qinghaosu by Not_Dragon February 16, 2026

Bu-zhong-yi-qi-tang

Bu-zhong-yi-qi-tang is a classic traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula developed in the 13th century by Li Dong Yuan
After months of fatigue and low immunity, the doctor recommended bu-zhong-yi-qi-tang to help restore her energy and strengthen her digestive system.
Bu-zhong-yi-qi-tang by Not_Dragon February 16, 2026