Botanical Medicine
Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science
At Zion Ventures, we believe in the power of plants — not just as crops, but as catalysts for healing, innovation, and economic opportunity. Botanical Medicine, also known as Plant Medicine, refers to the use of plants and plant-derived substances for therapeutic purposes. These time-honored practices are now at the cutting edge of modern health, wellness, and pharmaceutical research.
We invest in companies harnessing the proven potential of botanical compounds to create evidence-based, sustainable, and globally impactful solutions across industries.
What is Botanical Medicine?
Botanical medicine or sometimes called plant medicine refers to the use of botanicals and natural compounds derived from plants for physical, mental, and emotional healing. This includes traditional remedies, psychedelics, adaptogens, cannabis, and therapeutic fungi—all backed by growing scientific validation. Zion Ventures believes plant medicine represents a transformative opportunity in global health, mental wellness, and sustainable biopharma.
We support startups and companies harnessing the power of nature for innovative and ethical healing solutions—rooted in tradition, scaled through science, and guided by integrity.
What We Invest In
Zion Ventures funds a wide spectrum of impactful businesses across the plant medicine landscape:
Psychedelic Therapeutics
Research-backed treatments using psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, ibogaine, and ayahuasca for mental health and PTSD
Botanical Pharmaceuticals
Companies using plant compounds to develop FDA-compliant therapeutics
Functional Fungi & Adaptogens
Wellness brands using reishi, lion’s mane, ashwagandha, and other adaptogens to support cognitive and immune health
Medical Cannabis & Cannabinoids
Firms advancing targeted cannabinoid therapy, CBD/CBG/CBN formulations, and delivery systems
Cultural Preservation & Ethical Sourcing
Ventures that work with Indigenous communities to source plant medicines sustainably and honorably
Biotech & Extraction Tech
Technology for precision extraction, biosynthesis, and scaling plant-based compounds
Regenerative Cultivation Models
Ethical, organic, and regenerative farming systems for plant medicine crops
Why Botanical Medicine Matters
A Global Mental Health Crisis
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Mental illness affects 1 in 4 people globally, yet traditional treatments often fail. Psychedelic-assisted therapy has shown a 67% success rate in PTSD treatment (MAPS Phase 3 Trials).
Massive Market Potential
The plant medicine industry—including psychedelics, cannabis, adaptogens, and fungi—is expected to exceed $100B globally by 2030.
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Global psychedelics market: $7.6B by 2028
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Medical cannabis market: $56B by 2030
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Natural Meets Scientific Innovation
Breakthroughs in biosynthesis, AI-powered compound discovery, and personalized medicine are allowing nature-based compounds to compete with—and often outperform—synthetic drugs.
Our Focus on Ethics & Science
We are committed to ensuring our investments in plant medicine adhere to the highest ethical and scientific standards, including:
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Clinical Trials & Evidence-Based Protocols
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Cultural Consent & Reciprocity with Source Communities
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Sustainable Harvesting & Biodiversity Protection
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Policy Advocacy & Public Education
Our Impact Vision
Zion Ventures sees plant medicine as a cornerstone of the future of medicine, wellness, and conscious capitalism. We invest in companies that:
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Empower individuals through mental, emotional, and physical healing
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Integrate Indigenous knowledge with modern biotech
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Create regenerative, scalable solutions to healthcare access
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Offer proven therapeutic outcomes without harmful side effects
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