Medicinal plants can play a critical role in the restoration of degraded landscapes. Under conditions conducive to sustainable agriculture, they can contribute to the diversification of agrarian systems and to the improvement of soil fertility. In addition, they are often an important source of additional income for the rural poor, and especially for women. Recognizing the importance of medicinal plants and drawing on the knowledge of traditional healers who use them to provide primary health care, we have an exceptional obligation to maintain them.This document presents some efforts and guidelines for the conservation and marketing of medicinal plants in BENIN.