Scientists at the Technology Center of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan have successfully obtained a lyophilized dry extract of wormwood, specifically one of its species called "tsitvar." A young researcher from the biotechnology laboratory of this center, Berdy Berdyev, identified special properties in this substance, which is known for its high efficiency and ecological friendliness, Orient.tm reports.
The most important aspect is that the extract can be widely used in the production of medical drugs in the pharmaceutical industry. The extraction of tsitvar was carried out using modern biotechnological equipment.
To obtain the extract, wormwood from Kopetdag was used, where 11 species of this plant grow out of the 32 known in Turkmenistan. It is worth noting that only 4 of these species are endemic, meaning they grow compactly in specific areas and possess specific properties. As emphasized by scientists, these characteristics are precisely described in the multi-volume work "Medicinal Plants of Turkmenistan" by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Professor Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
The obtained extract has unique therapeutic properties and can be used in the treatment of both infectious and non-infectious diseases, as well as in lung diseases and the prevention of tumors in them. It is also effective against microbes and can be used as an insecticide, i.e., a substance against insects. Additionally, the extract can act as an antioxidant, preventing dangerous chain reactions in the body. Its antimalarial qualities are particularly noteworthy.
The lyophilized dry extract of wormwood from Kopetdag has every chance of being included in the production process of Turkmenistan's medical industry, making it one of the promising developments. Considering that the scientific and medical community in Turkmenistan is focused on the use of locally sourced drugs, this innovation aligns with the goals of the state policy as outlined in the "Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the Socio-Economic Development of the Country for 2022–2028."
CentralasianLIGHT.org
October 4, 2023