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In 1711 what was hailed as a treatment for tuberculosis as well as a foodstuff?

In 1711 what was hailed as a treatment for tuberculosis as well as a foodstuff? Correct Answer Tuscarora rice

In 1711 Tuscarora rice was hailed as a treatment for tuberculosis as well as a foodstuff. The “rice” was actually a coarse meal made by pulverizing Indian corn (maize) in a device that received the first patent issued to a resident of the American colonies, which was also the first known patent for an invention by a woman, Sybilla Masters.

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