Nature’s pharmacy on the steppe: medicinal plants of Kazakhstan

Our recent article marking World Wildlife Day 2026 highlighted the important role of medicinal and aromatic plants in ecosystems and human well-being, touching briefly on Kazakhstan’s rich flora. Here, we take a closer look at three of the country’s medicinal species—common wormwood, licorice, and sea buckthorn—representing just a few of the many plants that play…

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Nature’s pharmacy on the steppe: celebrating World Wildlife Day 2026

  World Wildlife Day, observed each year on March 3, is a United Nations–designated occasion that celebrates the diversity of life on Earth and underscores the importance of protecting it. This year’s theme, “Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods,” highlights the essential roles these plants play in human well-being, cultural traditions, and…

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