The Botanical Foundation for Research (FBR) is a private entity that operates on a non-profit basis, in accordance with the provisions of the Italian Civil Code. The non-profit nature of the organization reflects its exclusive commitment to promoting scientific research in the field of botany, with the aim of contributing to the advancement of collective knowledge and fostering the dissemination of botanical sciences.
The Foundation’s headquarter is in Milan. From this strategic position, the Botanical Foundation for Research (FBR) coordinates its activities and projects, developing initiatives both nationally and internationally. This approach enables the organization to establish collaborations with other academic institutions and research centres, promoting the exchange of knowledge and the adoption of best practices in the botanical sector.
The plant kingdom is characterized by an extraordinary variety of species: it is estimated that there are about 422,000 plant species on Earth. This enormous biodiversity represents a fundamental resource for the planet and for humanity, offering countless opportunities for study and application.
Of all the catalogued plant species, it is estimated that about 72,000 are used by humans mainly for health-related purposes. However, most of these plants have not yet been thoroughly analysed from a scientific point of view. Only a small fraction has received systematic attention from the scientific community, leaving room for future discoveries and applications.

Botanicals are considered to include all plant species and their derivatives that possess functional properties.
This definition encompasses:

Plant Substances: These include whole plants, plant parts, algae, fungi, and lichens, either whole or cut, mostly dried, and in some cases, specific exudates.

Plant Preparations: These are products derived from processes such as extraction, distillation, pressing, purification, concentration, or fermentation. Preparations also cover powdered plant substances, tinctures, extracts, essential oils, processed juices, and exudates.

I Botanicals trovano applicazione in alimenti, mangimi, medicinali, cosmetici, dispositivi medici e farmaci veterinari.