The article highlights a surge in interest and demand for the herbal tea plant, hibiscus (mallow), in Turkey during the pandemic period. Due to the belief that herbal teas, including hibiscus, can boost the immune system, sales have risen significantly. Unprocessed, Turkey emerges as the leading producer of various endemic plant species in Europe, including hibiscus, thyme oil, and oregano oil. Aktar Koray Özkılıç has emphasized the importance of maintaining the natural integrity of these products and promoting them in their raw form rather than processed.