TEHRAN (ANA)- A senior Iranian official underlined growing interest of the country’s companies in activities related to medicinal plant industry.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A recent study by the Western New England University has shown that consuming grapes can protect against UV damage to the skin.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A technological company in Iran succeeded in making herbal supplements to lower blood sugar and help the treatment of certain common diseases like diabetes.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers at Amirkabir University of Technology succeeded in designing and producing a new antibacterial wound dressing with the capability to release thyme plant’s extract.

TEHRAN (ANA)- The head of the Center for Innovation in Cultivation and Commercialization of Ornamental Plants affiliated to Islamic Azad University’s Gorgan branch announced production of an anti-cancer substance by using extract of plants.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A group of Iranian researchers at a technological company stationed at the Science and Technology Park of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad achieved the formulation of effervescent medicinal plant products.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A technological company in Iran produced special types of thyme used as herbal medicine and exported them to foreign states, including Oman and Germany.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A technological company in Iran succeeded in production of a herbal anti-depressant drug based on saffron.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A group of researchers active in an Iranian knowledge-based company produced laxative capsules and syrups based on herbal plants which are more effective than chemical drugs with fewer side effects.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers of an Iranian knowledge-based company studied the gum of a native shrub of India and produced an ointment for the treatment of heel spurs.