This video presents a humanistic vision of the rational use of medicine plants. Its purpose is to educate the public about this aspect of ancient and modern medicine which is often ignored, frequently ridiculed and generally misunderstood. The film deals with herbal medicine in a number of different cultures, including Mexico, Egypt, Vietnam, India and China. Make no mistake, modern medicine still has much to learn from the picker simple. The judicious use of herbs, flowers and plants in general for mitigation in the context of primary health care can make a significant contribution to reducing drug expenditure in developing countries.