Hi!
Is there another word which would be better in this context?
Since ancient times, local population has been acquainted with healing properties of this plant, primarily due to its antiseptic, antiviral and antibacterial activity.
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Antonija has been acquainted with has been familiar with or has known
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Antonijahas been acquainted with
has been familiar with or has known
I see nothing wrong with "acquainted". There are other problems, though:
Since ancient times, the local population has been acquainted with the healing properties of this plant, which are primarily due to its antiseptic, antiviral and antibacterial activity.
The way it was, the people's acquaintance was due to its activity, which may be true but is not what you