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Healing Forests
Forest medicines
Globally, 25 per cent of drugs used in modern medicine are derived from rainforest plants, many of which might still be unknown if not for the traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples.
Forest certification can help preserve the Indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants and, in turn, increase our chances of novel drug discovery.
Trees that help us keep our household chemical-free
Tung tree
Native to southern China, Myanmar, and northern Vietnam, tung trees have much to offer. Tung oil is a drying oil used for furniture and floor finishing, in oil paint, varnishes, and more. Fun fact: tung oil waterproofs oil-paper umbrellas.
Black locust
Both a shampoo and a textile dye, black locust is good for us and forests. In Vietnam, its saponin-rich seeds are traditionally used as a natural shampoo and hair treatment, as well as a dye for wool, felt, and silk. Black locust grows quickly and is often used for enrichment planting.
Indian Soapberry
Found in China, Taiwan, and India, this tree is widely known for its cleansing properties. Both a detergent and a shampoo, its fruit is used as a natural cleanser for hair, skin, and clothing.
Forest food for all
The current global food system not only fails to provide sufficient and nutritious food to all but also depletes the Earth's resources.
To address this issue, we must recognize that forests are a part of the solution.