Studying of the basic areas of Kazakhstan medical plants, for drawing up of the atlas of the medical plants with the subsequent working out of the plan of use in pharmacy

Objective:
3 years

Natural ecosystems, which have a fairly complete species and population richness, should be maintained on large areas as the basic foundation of the wealth of the biosphere. Medicinal plants are one of the core values of biodiversity. In modern medicine, medicinal plants have attracted increasing attention of scientists. 40% of the 3000 drugs, used by native medicine, are produced from medicinal plants. Each year their number increase. Medicinal plants are often preferred due to their low toxicity and the possibility of prolonged use without manifestation of side effects. In connection with the growing popularity of homeopathy, the population collects medicinal plants in large quantities, haphazardly; this may lead to the complete destruction or disappearance of rare plant species and the loss of them from the gene pool of the country.

• The classification of species of medicinal plants according to importance and threats of extinction is developed.

• The list of medicinal plants of economic importance is compiled.
• A map with the application area of growing medicinal plants, including rare and endangered species is created.
• Herbarium Fund of species diversity of medicinal plants is established.
• Methodical recommendations for the conservation of species diversity of rare and endangered medicinal plants are developed.

• A database of medicinal plants based on GIS technologies is established.
• "Atlas of Medicinal Plants of Kazakhstan” is ready for publication.
• A plan for the use of medicinal plants in Pharmacy is worked out.
• A series of seminars on technology acquisition and procurement of medicinal plants, without damage to the conservation of biodiversity are conducted.