Introduction

There seems to be several lingering questions about the value of medicinal plants in our society. Throughout recent history and due to the monopoly on conventional medicine, these types of plants and their uses have been subjects of social and political controversy. Much of the time, these plants fail to be seen as medicine due to the major societal disconnect with nature itself. This blog is intended to answer questions, provide historical context, and offer solutions to viewing these plants in a positive light.  Each post will focus on a specific plant or property of that plant and will be explored within cultural, nutritional, environmental, and economic dimensions.

Medicinal plants are inherently special: a healthy and healing property of the Earth's ecosystem services. Through this perspective, this blog can provide insight into the value of the plants and the potentials of human use.