About 15,000 tons of herbs are processed in our country annually

Bulgaria is among the leading exporters of herbs both in Europe and in the world. This was stated by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Georgi Tahov during the official opening ceremony of the "International Tea Day - 2025", which was held in the city of Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, the press office of the Ministry of Agriculture reports. Read more: What did Minister Tahov and the Minister of Agriculture of China Dr. Han Dzung say to each other in Beijing? Bulgaria has serious potential in the sector of herbs and medicinal plants. In recent years, about 15,000 tons of herbs have been collected and processed in our country, of which nearly 90% are exported, it is clear from his words. Over 200 species are collected in our country, which are widely used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries, and active trade covers over 20 main species. "Mursal tea, linden, rosehip, chamomile, lemon balm and lavender are among the most sought-after Bulgarian herbs on the ...