Gorgak to host festival dedicated to medicinal herbs, aromatic vegetables

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
a growing interest in medicinal plants and the traditional knowledge of their usage to some extent that some believe the drugs of the future
might come from the past.Due to the possible side effects of synthetic drugs, herbal products and the desire for multilateral use of these
plants in various pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries are becoming more and more popular again
And such a trend steps up demands for potentially important tourist attractions.That is why the rural destinations with medicinal herb
resources are becoming increasingly popular in Iran and many other countries, especially as a part of alternative medicine.Iran is a country
of exceptional biological and landscape diversity, a huge, untapped potential that could help to improve the tourism offering
Of the 8,425 species of herbs identified in the country, 2,300 are medicinal, aromatic, and cosmetic properties, according to data provided
by the Forests, Ranges, and Watershed Management Organization.Big and sprawling Kerman province is something of a cultural melting pot,
blending various regional cultures over time
It is also home to rich tourist spots and historical sites including bazaars, mosques, caravanserais, and ruins of ancient urban
areas.Kerman province is bounded by the provinces of Fars on the west, Yazd on the north, South Khorasan on the northeast,
Sistan-Baluchestan on the east, and Hormozgan on the south