TEHRAN (ANA)- The mint family of herbs, encompassing sage, rosemary, basil, and even woody plants like teak, provides a stimulating burst to our sense of smell and taste and now researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that the evolution of these plants have diversified their specialized natural characteristics through the evolution of their chemistry, opening up the possibility of future uses in fields such as medicine and pesticide production.

TEHRAN (ANA)- The deputy head of the Research Institute of Food Science and Industry of Iran announced production of the beneficial Kombucha drink by using the local microorganisms with the aim of preventing certain diseases and improving the society’s health.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers from Okayama University have discovered that the ester compound cycloartenyl ferulate is the primary contributor to the health benefits of brown rice.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A technological company in Iran succeeded in producing a herbal medicine to help treat children's asthma.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A knowledge-based company in Iran produced nano capsules, herbal medicine and supplements as growth stimulant and for the treatment of livestock and poultry diseases.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A knowledge-based company in Iran succeeded in production of fresh turmeric and ornamental plants, seedlings and seeds which have no viruses and do not need any poison spraying.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A technological company stationed at the  science and technology park and incubator center of Islamic Azad University’s Zanjan branch produced a special type of algae which is effective in treatment of diabetes and different cancers.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A technological company in Iran produced super beneficial drinks by taking the extract of herbal plants through the fermentation method.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A technological company in Iran produced 14 special cosmetics and health products which make the country needless of imports and improve people’s oral and dental health.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A group of scientists from a technological company stationed at the Science and Technology Park of Hamedan in Western Iran produced special edible herbal toothpaste which does not contain preservatives and chemicals, reduces tooth decay and prevent plaque formation.