Managing Director of Traditional Medicine Department of Ministry of Health and Medical Education said, “On the introduction of Iranian Traditional Medicine to the health and medical system of our country, an opportunity has arisen to develop and produce medicinal plants and natural-based products.”

The secretary for NCSTDMP announced that 94 knowledge-based companies exist in the field of medicinal plants, herbal medicine, natural and traditional medicine products, he then added, “These companies have manufactured 586 knowledge-based products.”