Medicinal plants and natural products offer unique opportunities in healthcare and drug development. Thus, the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research is dedicated to …

• Work towards a healthier life for humans and animals through developing a more evidence-based use of medicinal natural products

• Promote research and development in the broad field of natural products (see research areas below) The GA awards and travel grants could be mentioned here, to evidence also the special attention for your researchers and scientists from developing areas)

• Provide a platform for exchange of knowledge and ideas related to medicinal natural products (including our annual conferences, e-symposia, workshops, podcasts etc.)