This name acknowledges the fact that many of the goods sold in such stores are intended for use in rituals that involve special herbs, which are sometimes used as medicines. Besides being a place to merely obtain goods, botánicas serve as unique sites for the performance of religious culture.
This name acknowledges that many products sold in such stores are intended for use in rituals that involve special herbs, which can also serve as medicines. Moreover, botánicas serve as sites where people gather to practice and express their cultural heritage.