# Bean Sprout Pill Packaging Medii Headache Medicine References the Obtaining of Natural Remedies By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-12-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medii References: [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/en/online-exhibition/concept/?code=855&y=2013&c=23&a=0) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Medii-Over-the-counter-Drug) With Medii before you, you might have first wondered exactly what it is that you're looking at. One's initial assumption would likely not be that it's the product of a pharmaceutical company. Masamune Kaji remembers the routine when he would get sick as a child. His grandmother would assemble ingredients for a tonic or a soup from roots, seeds, herbs and other plant-based items. These would come together into a rich medicinal medley with the power to cure and enhance the immune system. With this imagery in mind, the designer proposed the [packaging of headache medication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowing-relief) in a way that references a [nostalgic, comforting and healthy experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakara-supplements). Bean or pea-shaped Medii tablets would be encapsulated in [clear seaweed casings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medhugs) along a stem; easy to access and natural to acquire. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Natural Remedies Packaging:** Opportunity for pharmaceutical companies to incorporate natural and comforting imagery into the packaging of medicinal products. - **Plant-based Medicine:** Disruptive innovation potential in developing plant-based medicines as an alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals. - **Nostalgic Packaging Design:** Opportunity to create packaging designs that evoke nostalgia and enhance the consumer's emotional connection to the product. ### Where This Applies - **Pharmaceutical:** Pharmaceutical companies can explore the integration of natural and nostalgic packaging designs to create a unique selling point for their products. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can leverage the trend of plant-based medicine to offer consumers more holistic and natural alternatives to traditional remedies. - **Design and Packaging:** Opportunities for design and packaging companies to collaborate with pharmaceutical companies and create innovative and visually appealing packaging solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Friendly Medication Dispenser Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mymemo-pill-dispenser.md) - [Biodegradable Supplement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vapsula.md) - [Head-Supporting Relief Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/excedrin.md) - [Dosage-Managing Medicine Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medeasy.md) - [3D-Printed Meditation-Supporting Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-tablet.md) - [Aluminum Medicine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-day-allergy-relief.md) - [Microdosing Edible Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microdosing-edible.md) - [Integrated Smartwatch Pillbox Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-pillbox.md) - [Design-Led Pill Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stylish-pill-box.md)