Medicinal Plants of Iran

A botanical atlas, built like a monograph.

Every plant here carries its botany, its Persian heritage and its traditional use — clearly labelled as traditional, never as a medical claim.

3 plants

Saffron

Crocus sativus

زعفران

The crimson stigma of the autumn crocus, grown on the Iranian plateau.

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Damask Rose

Rosa damascena

گل محمدی

The Persian rose of Kashan — distilled into rosewater for a thousand kitchens.

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Barberry

Berberis vulgaris

زرشک

The ruby fruit of eastern Iran — zereshk, sun-dried for the Persian table.

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This page is provided for educational information about botany, heritage and traditional use. It is not medical advice and does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.