Iran Produces Nanoparticle-Based Herbal Medicine for Cardiovascular Diseases
The herbal medicine has been produced for the first time in the country by technological units at the Neishabur branch of the Islamic Azad University.
“As a fully herbal product based on nanoparticles, the medicine was produced after extensive research at the chemistry and biochemistry center of the university,” said Alireza Motavallizadeh, the director of the incubator for technological units of the Islamic Azad University, Neishabur branch.
“The medicine can be used in the treatment of arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases,” he added.
So far, a drug prototype has been produced and the procedure for receiving a license for production is underway.
It should be mentioned that the Iranian knowledge-based companies working in the field of nanotechnology have made great efforts to improve the efficiency of herbal medicines.
For example, the antibacterial properties of some nano-extracts have increased to a great extent.
Iranian traditional medicine strongly focuses on prioritizing health maintenance and disease prevention over treatment.
About 2,300 species of medicinal plants have been identified in the country.
Meanwhile, a national document has been prepared to define perspectives, macro policies, and strategies for technology development in the field of medicinal plants.
In Iran, the area under cultivation of medicinal plants has reached more than 250,000 hectares, according to the latest statistics released by the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology.
Other measures in this area include increasing the number of knowledge-based and creative companies to 700, increasing health centers to 60, and producing more than 5,000 herbal products.
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