Traditional Medicine World Congress-TMC 2026

Crude drugs and plant products form the foundation of traditional medicine systems and serve as essential raw materials for herbal formulations and natural therapies. These substances, obtained directly from plant sources such as roots, leaves, bark, flowers, seeds, and resins, are used either in their natural form or with minimal processing. This session at the Traditional Medicine World Congress 2026 will provide a comprehensive overview of crude drugs and plant products used in traditional and integrative healthcare.

The session will explore botanical identification, collection, processing, storage, and quality evaluation of plant-based raw materials. Discussions will also address standardization, safety, contamination control, and sustainable harvesting practices. Emphasis will be placed on preserving traditional knowledge while applying modern scientific methods to ensure efficacy and quality. This session aims to strengthen the understanding of crude drugs as vital components of evidence-based traditional medicine and global healthcare systems.