Botany is important to medicine

Did you know that at least 25% of all drugs are derived from plants? That’s right. Without these medications, many people would suffer. Even some common drugs such as aspirin were developed from plant chemicals. Of course, I prefer traditional herbal remedies and essential oils. And, in most parts of the world, these traditional remedies are all that’s available. But, even natural remedies require special botanical knowledge. And, it’s by spending time with tribal healers and studying traditional plant uses that researchers discover promising new medications. Your child could discover the cure for the world’s worst diseases in a remote jungle somewhere. Botany holds the answers to these pressing problems.