Lucy Hoareau Assistant Programme Officer, Division of Life Sciences UNESCO 1 Rue Miollis, Paris, France 75015 E-mail : l.hoareau@unesco.org Edgar J. DaSilva * Director, Division of Life Sciences UNESCO 1 Rue Miollis, Paris, France 75015 E-mail : e.dasilva@unesco.org * Corresponding author Keywords : International cooperation, Medicinal plants, Traditional medicine.
Interest in medicinal plants as a re-emerging health aid has been fuelled by the rising costs of prescription drugs in the maintenance of personal health and well-being, and the bioprospecting of new plant-derived drugs. Several issues as well as a range of interests and activities in a number of countries are dealt with. Based on current research and financial investments, medicinal plants will, seemingly, continue to play an important role as an health aid. |
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