Storage for charms to command people against their wish Traditional medicine is based on years of experience gained from practice and indigenous knowledge passed on from one generation to the other. In some cases, it is easy to comprehend why people would believe in the curative powers of certain preparations e.g., the use of faecal pellets of herbivorous animals which feed on plant species that are known to have medicinal properties. This, however, could be linked to the myth and awe that surround such animals in rural Africa e.g., the lion is associated with strength and ferocity while the chameleon's ability to change colours is attributed to some magical powers. What is important, however, is that those who use traditional medicines out of preference or out of necessity believe in their effectiveness and will continue to use them for a long time to come. Some wild animal species, e.g. primates also contribute to health care through their use in the big-medical research.
Some wild animals provide valuable products for the development of modern drugs.