The Research Center of Medicinal Plants of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University has started working together with scientists from the University of Mississippi in the USA.

Recently a small production facility for the development of innovative products based on plant raw materials was opened at the research center with the participation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek and Chairman of the Board – Rector of KazNU Zhanseit Tuimebayev.

One of the popular products of the research center is a biologically active additive against influenza viruses and COVID -19. The composition of the natural tincture, developed in 2020 includes plants that improve lung function, blood thinning characteristics, splitting cholesterol in the blood, improving blood circulation and expectorant effects. In addition, the remedy restores energy and can help maintaining healthy sleep.

The director of the Center Zhanar Zhenis has recently visited the University of Mississippi in order to study in depth the active effects of this mixture on COVID-19. As a result of this research, biological products manufactured on the basis of KazNU will be comprehensively studied in modern laboratories of the University of the USA, and its therapeutic effect in other diseases will be determined.

"Our goal is to isolate the main biologically active compounds in the composition of the prepared mixture, then to improve its structure and study its pharmacological activity. Currently an in-depth study of the mixture against influenza and COVID-19 is being conducted jointly with scientists from the University of Mississippi and our researcher Zhanna Akzhigitova," the author of the project, Professor Zhanar Zhenis claims.

Scientists of the center have been studying the properties of medicinal plants for twenty years. Previously supplements for immune enhancement, against influenza and liver diseases were produced, as well as herbal tea that lowers blood-sugar, regulates blood pressure, improves gastrointestinal system and increases immunity.

Press Service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University