Tropical Rainforests: Nature's Medicine Cabinet

Tropical rainforest plants have produced thousands of lifesaving drugs since World War II, yet the potential of rainforest medicinals has only barely been tapped.

Rainforest lands are disappearing at an alarming rate, due to development and deforestation, but preserving rainforests may be a life and death issue for untold numbers of people--now and in the future.

Learn more about the importance of rainforest medicines and how you can help to preserve the source of these valuable drugs.

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