Connecting quality, ethical trade and sustainability
The quality of herbs, sustainable supply and ethical treatment of farmers and foragers are all intrinsically linked. The natural medicines industry is rife with poor-quality products and sadly farmers and harvesters are often not fairly compensated for their work, with a lack of transparency in supply chains contributing to this.
Despite a huge rise in interest in natural medicines, these critically important topics are often overlooked, with many consumers and brands simply unaware of these issues. This section shares a diverse array of articles to educate people on these important topics, as well as possible solutions.