The study found that chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest were consuming plants with medicinal effects when experiencing health issues, indicating self-medication behavior.
The observed behavior of chimpanzees using plants like Alstonia boonei for medicinal purposes may offer insights into potential novel human medicines, highlighting the importance of further research.
Researchers suggest that the knowledge gained from chimpanzees consuming medicinal plants could lead to the discovery of new human medicines, highlighting the potential cross-species benefits of studying wildlife behavior.
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