Before Produits du Sud began, southern Malians tapped the gum-producing trees only for traditional medicines to treat the common cold, sore eyes, or a stomach ache.

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Other common symptoms include arm, neck, jaw, back or upper stomach discomfort, dizziness, change in heart rhythm and sudden cold sweats.

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Even today, over six decades later, just hearing that long wail of the warning siren on old newsreels and films gives me that same cold knot of fear in the pit of my stomach which I always felt all those years ago.

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