The 12th National Congress on Medicinal Plants will be held on June 11-12, 2025, organized by the National Network of Research and Technology on Medicinal Plants in collaboration with the Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research Institute of Shahid Beheshti University.
This congress aims to bring together experts, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers in the field, providing a valuable opportunity for the exchange of knowledge, presentation of the latest scientific and technological achievements, and discussion of current challenges and future opportunities.
The main themes of the congress include Basic Sciences, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Pharmacy, Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine, and Industry and Economy. Participants in this event include researchers, students, producers, and managers active in the field.
The significance of this congress lies in its role as a bridge between scientific research and the medicinal plant industry. Not only does it contribute to scientific and technological advancement, but it also offers innovative solutions to existing challenges, supporting the sustainable and economic development of medicinal plants in Iran. Additionally, considering Iran’s rich biodiversity, the congress serves as a platform to showcase national capacities and enhance the country’s position in the global medicinal plant market.
With a strong emphasis on the medical and health-related applications of medicinal plants, this event marks an important step toward improving public health and reducing dependency on chemical pharmaceuticals.
Congress Themes:
1. Basic Sciences:
Botany, Phytochemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biological effects. Biotechnology
2. Agriculture and Natural Resources:
Ecology, Plant physiology, Domestication and breeding, Biotechnology, Cultivation and agriculture, Primary post-harvest processing, Mechanization, Seed technology
3. Pharmacy, Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine:
Traditional medicine, Pharmacological effects, Clinical effects, Formulation and quality control
4. Industry and Economy:
Trade of medicinal plants and products, Production of medicinal plant products, Innovation in product development, Quality systems and production of high-quality products, Technology transfer and production of herbal products
For more information, interested individuals are encouraged to visit the official congress website.