Institutions Involved in Research & Development of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants in India explain roles research support and contributions to herbal drug development.
Institutions Involved in Research & Development of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants in India
- Several institutions in India focus on research, conservation, and development of medicinal and aromatic plants.
- Some of the key institutions include:
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Ministry of AYUSH (Government of India)
- Promotes Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH) through research and funding.
- Supports herbal medicine standardization and clinical validation.
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National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)
- Encourages the cultivation of medicinal plants.
- Provides financial and technical support to farmers.
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Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
- Conducts research on Ayurvedic medicines.
- Works on standardization, formulation, and efficacy testing of herbal drugs.
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Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)
- Focuses on the genetic improvement and cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants.
- Develops improved varieties of plants like Tulsi, Ashwagandha, and Mint.
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All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)
- A premier research institute dedicated to Ayurveda and herbal medicine studies.
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Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- Works on developing improved farming techniques for medicinal plants.
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These institutions play a vital role in research, innovation, and commercialization of India’s herbal industry.
