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'Plant-based Botox': maple leaf extract could spawn anti-wrinkle cream

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CTVNews.ca Staff

Published: August 20, 2018 at 10:04p.m. EDT

CTV National News: Tapping into maple Some researchers think that the maple leaf could contain secrets that could have some secret anti-aging applications. Avis Favaro reports.

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