The humid climate on Nan'ao Island nurtures a kingdom of medicinal plants, healing local people with the power of nature. Watch the video to discover more about these fantastic and useful plants, and the relationship between them and the people.

About 'Journeys in Nature': Guangdong Nan'ao Series

Nan'ao Island in Guangdong Province is a rare habitat of greenery on the Tropic of Cancer. In June, the southeastern monsoon brings warm, moist air to the island, nurturing all lives: from ancient fig trees to newborn black-naped terns, from mysterious undersea creatures to medical herbs, which bestow Nan'ao Island with many stories.

For more:

Guangdong Nan'ao Series | Episode 1: Windy Island

Guangdong Nan'ao Series | Episode 2: Reef Ninja

Guangdong Nan'ao Series | Episode 3: Brown-winged Dancer

Guangdong Nan'ao Series | Episode 4: Black-naped Tern

Guangdong Nan'ao Series | Episode 5: Living with Tides

Guangdong Nan'ao Series | Episode 6: Wind in the Sea

Guangdong Nan'ao Series | Episode 7: Bay Dwellers

Guangdong Nan'ao Series | Episode 8: Island tea tree

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