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Meconopsis grandis, also known as the Himalayan blue poppy, is among many other species that are gradually on the verge of extinction. Image by Conall via Flickr(CC BY 2.0).

Meconopsis grandis, also known as the Himalayan blue poppy, is among many other species that are gradually on the verge of extinction. Image by Conall via Flickr(CC BY 2.0).

Traditional Medicine at Risk of Extinction in a Warming World

Environmental stress from extreme weather is altering the chemical composition of medicinal plants, changing their therapeutic properties, and making traditional remedies less predictable or effective.

Liz Kimbrough, Mongabay

15h7 min read

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