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Mina Faran, PhD.

Mina Faran, PhD., is a renowned expert in botanical medicine. Having majored in Botany and Biochemistry, she obtained her PhD from the University of Strasbourg, France. Dr. Faran has a wide range of professional experience, which includes working with medical schools, hospitals, and the government.

Dr. Faran has taught advanced courses on medicinal plants for medical doctors, extended studies for pharmacists, and courses to qualify herbalists. She is a key founding member for “Breath and Soul” (“Neshima V’Neshama”; a non-for-profit traditional Chinese medicine organization), and the Israeli Organization (“Amuta”) of medicinal plants.

In addition to conducting work on medicinal plants from ancient Jewish sources, Dr. Faran actively studies medicinal formulations that are prepared from rain forest plants – and brings newly acquired knowledge and contacts back to Israel.

Dr. Faran continues to study, travel abroad, and generate connections within research institutes in various countries world-wide.