NPT herbal park to support MDY traditional medicine production

By the Editorial Team · Monday, August 3, 2026

The Nay Pyi Taw National Herbal Park, managed by Myanmar's Department of Traditional Medicine, has been developed to supply raw materials for traditional medicine production in Mandalay. Covering 73.4 acres and housing over 460 native plant species, the park plays a crucial role in conserving medicinal plants and supporting sustainable herbal resource management nationwide.

The Nay Pyi Taw National Herbal Park, situated in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, has been developed to support the production of traditional medicine in Mandalay by supplying raw materials to local factories. Managed by the Department of Traditional Medicine under the Ministry of Health, the park serves as a key resource for medicinal plant cultivation and conservation.

Spanning 73.4 acres, the park is home to more than 50,000 medicinal plants and preserves over 460 species native to Myanmar. It is one of the country’s nine designated medicinal gardens and plays a significant role in collecting, cultivating, propagating, and exhibiting a wide variety of medicinal plants sourced from various states and regions throughout Myanmar.

Established in 2008, the Nay Pyi Taw National Herbal Park aims to enhance the availability of raw materials necessary for the production of traditional medicines. The Department of Traditional Medicine continues to oversee its operations, ensuring the sustainable management of plant resources critical to Myanmar’s longstanding traditional medical practices.

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