About 20 to 30 years ago, the use of medicinal plant gardens for drug research slowed down in part because there was no living collection that could be used sustainably or consistently. The San Diego Botanic Garden is working to change that through the use and study of native plants, and ultimately plants across the world. The medicinal plant collection they have in Encinitas will serve as a tool for Western medicine. They're mixing modern technology with plant research in a first of its kind medicinal plant collection and collaboration. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/outreach/earth8/san-diego-botanic-garden-medicinal-plant-garden/509-ec7b57b7-2095-49f7-89ca-1296fbca6e51