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Medicinal and aromatic plants
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Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Nov 5, 2025 9 facts
measurementThe trade category HS 121190, which includes plants used in perfumery, pharmaceutical, and pest control applications, accounts for more than 90% of the total commercial value of medicinal and aromatic plants and ranked as the 976th globally traded commodity in 2022.
measurementThe price of vanilla ranges from $115 to $255.39 per kilogram, while arugula is priced at $0.12 per kilogram, illustrating the commercial diversity of medicinal and aromatic plants.
claimCertifications such as WHO-GACP and GMP are essential for quality assurance, traceability, and market competitiveness in the medicinal and aromatic plants industry, as noted by Djaoudene et al. (2023), Kazemi-Karyani et al. (2025), and Paudyal et al. (2022).
referenceThe global trade of medicinal and aromatic plants is a significant economic sector, as reviewed by Zamani et al. in 2025.
measurementIndia demonstrated a 240% growth in export revenues for medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs), establishing it as a dominant exporter alongside China.
claimThe Asia–Pacific region, led by China and India, excels in the production of medicinal and aromatic plants due to biodiversity and favorable regulations, while Europe and North America focus on value-added re-export.
claimThe United States, Germany, and Japan are major importing nations for medicinal and aromatic plants, driven by high consumer demand and advanced processing capabilities.
measurementGlobal export values of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) increased by 97.1% from 2010 to 2023, reaching 4.18 billion American dollars, while import values increased by 98% to 4.25 billion American dollars according to data from the International Trade Center (ITC).
claimThe medicinal and aromatic plants industry faces challenges including overharvesting, habitat loss, trade obstacles, and variable quality control, which necessitate sustainable production, modern processing technology, and standardized rules.
Active Plant Principles and Applications in Plant Medicine irispublishers.com May 2, 2024 2 facts
claimThe most important groups of active principles in medicinal and aromatic plants include glucides, pectins, mucilages and gums, fatty oils, volatile oils, resins, organic acids, glycosides, saponins, astringents, bitter principles, vitamins, alkaloids, vegetable dyes, antibiotics, phytoncides, and mineral substances.
claimThe classification of active principles in medicinal and aromatic plants is based on three criteria: chemical nature, physico-chemical properties, and biological action.
Ethnobotanical and Food Composition Monographs of Selected ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
referenceCamejo-Rodrigues J, Ascensão L, Bonet MA, and Vallès J published 'An ethnobotanical study of medicinal and aromatic plants in the Natural Park of “Serra de São Mamede” (Portugal)' in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology in 2003.
(PDF) Multifunctional roles and emerging applications of medicinal ... researchgate.net Dec 31, 2025 1 fact
claimMedicinal and aromatic plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family are widely recognized for their therapeutic roles.