Herbal Industry Has a Promising Economic Opportunity in Indonesia

Bandung, MINA – The herbal industry has a very promising economic opportunity. The tendency of people to consume drugs will also be affected to prefer herbal medicines compared to chemical drugs.

It was said by a member of the House of Representatives VI Commission, Gde Sumarjaya Linggih while conducting a Specific Working Visit to Bandung, West Java, Wednesday.

“The efficacy of herbal medicines is also like with other medicines. And Indonesia is one of the countries that has the best natural growth and development (raw material) for these herbal medicines, “said Gde Sumarjaya.

He said if speaking of treatment in the future, it could not be separated from natural problems. That is, people will talk more about herbs.

“In Indonesia, the sun shines throughout the year and has good weather for the growth of trees which can later be used as a base for herbal products,” he said.

This politicians of Golkar Party faction believe that PT. Biofarma (Persero) and PT. Kimia Farma (Persero) Tbk have tremendous potential, both as a multinational company and a company that can go internationally.

“We see that the two companies have quite good resources and natural resources and human resources. The research and development must be immediately assisted and given funding through the synergy of SOEs, “he said.

He also stated if the herbal medicine industry developed, it would help strengthen the trade sector with foreign countries.

“Thus, our trade balance can improve. Apart from that, of course this will also make reduce foreign exchange and the budget for health, “he said. (T/Sj/R04)

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)