Lesotho, May 6 -- As countries search for stronger and more affordable healthcare solutions, traditional herbal medicine is gaining attention not only for healing but also as a possible economic driver. In Lesotho, where many medicinal plants are still imported, experts say local production could turn herbs into a profitable high-value crop.

Herbal practitioners believe these plants could widen treatment options for illnesses such as chronic pain, cancer-related symptoms, and neurological conditions, while also creating jobs and income opportunities.

However, medical experts caution that many traditional remedies still lack strong scientific proof, raising debate on whether large-scale investment is a safe health strategy or a risky mo...