Medicinal plants that grow naturally in the regions of West asia and are considered as part of the biodiversity of these regions. Native Medicinal plants are known as indigenous species or native in a certain region, which means that they grow naturally in that region and are related to that region and the culture of the people. West asian regions include countries such as Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Turkey , and Arab Peninsula countries such as Saudi Arabia, Oman , and the United arab emirates . In these regions, many native medicinal plants are widely used in traditional medicine and local treatments and have significant medicinal properties. These plants may vary according to the climate and soil conditions of different regions in West Asia and be used as producers of effective substances in the pharmaceutical industry.

West Asian regions have a large variety of native medicinal plants. Some examples of these medicinal plants are:

• Ginger (Zingiber officinale) : Ginger is a famous medicinal plant that grows in Iran, India, China and other Asian countries. Ginger root is used to treat digestive problems, joint inflammation and colds.
• Saffron (Crocus sativus) : Saffron is a flower that grows in Iran, Afghanistan and Middle Eastern countries . The main use of saffron is in cooking, but it is also used as an antidepressant in traditional medicine.
• Mentha : Mint is a plant that grows in different regions of West Asia. Mint leaves are used to treat digestive problems, headaches and respiratory infections.
• Thymus : Thymus is a plant that grows in the temperate and mountainous regions of West Asia. Thyme leaves and Flowers are used to treat inflammations, respiratory infections and digestive problems.
• Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) : Chamomile is a plant that is cultivated in different regions of West Asia. Chamomile flowers are used to treat digestive problems, relax and improve sleep.
• Tarragon beans (Artemisia dracunculus) : This plant grows in areas such as Iran and Turkey. Tarragon bean leaves are used as anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic in the treatment of some digestive problems.
• Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) : Cardamom is a plant that grows in countries such as India, Iran and Saudi Arabia. Cardamom seeds are used to improve digestion, relieve respiratory symptoms, and improve bad breath.

The differences between native medicinal plants of the Middle east and West Asian countries and medicinal plants from other parts of the world are:

1. Variety of species : The Middle East and West Asia have a variety of plant species that are used as medicinal plants. These regions are known as the birthplace of many medicinal plants due to the special climate and soil conditions.
2. Natural environment : The natural environment and climatic conditions of the Middle East and West Asia have a great influence on the growth and diversity of medicinal plants in these regions. These regions have a hot and dry climate in many areas, which makes some plants grow well.
3. Use in traditional medicine : Medicinal plants indigenous to the Middle East and West Asia have been used since ancient times in the traditional medicine of these regions as a treatment for various diseases and disorders. Scientists and doctors in these areas have focused on traditional medicine and have turned to these plants based on the experiences of several centuries .
4. Active components : Some native medicinal plants of the Middle East and West Asia have very strong active components that are used in the production of medicines. These components can be specific Chemical compounds that have medicinal properties.
5. Extraction methods : The methods of extracting effective substances from medicinal plants may differ between different regions. Traditional methods of extracting effective substances from plants in the Middle East and West Asia may be different from modern extraction methods in other parts of the world.

The differences between the native plants of West Asia and other parts of the world show that the native medicinal plants of the Middle East have unique features and characteristics that distinguish them from other parts of the world. These characteristics include the diversity of species, natural environment, history of use in traditional medicine, specific active components and methods of extracting effective substances. However, it should be noted that each geographical location has its own medicinal plants and each region of the world can have its own unique medicinal plants.