All-Russian Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

The All-Russian Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (VILAR) is a premier federal research institution in Russia dedicated to the development of plant-derived pharmaceuticals. Founded in 1931, the institute oversees the entire drug development process, from the cultivation of medicinal plants and phytochemical research to industrial-scale manufacturing. VILAR's portfolio includes several well-established herbal medicines such as the antiarrhythmic Allapinin and the antiviral Hyporamin. The institute also maintains a significant botanical garden and a unique gene bank of medicinal plant resources to support its R&D activities. By integrating agricultural science with modern pharmacology, VILAR remains a central figure in the Russian phytopharmaceutical industry.