About – Zervan

About Zervan

A farm to table business

We have been providing premium bulk herbs and spices to entrepreneurs and home herbalists for three generations.

We source the majority of our herbs and spices directly from selected producers, enabling us to keep our prices competitive. Our products are formulated with the highest quality ingredients and our operations are reviewed and certified by an independent third party.

Our products come to you directly from nature. This region has been producing medicinal plants for over 3000 years and is renowned for the quality of its soil and water. Our medicinal plants are grown naturally in the mountains and pastures without human intervention and without GMOs. We harvest and dry our plants the old-fashioned way. Each herb is hand-picked to ensure maximum strength and freshness. They are then air-dried at room temperature, without the use of dehydrators or heaters.

With offices in SWITZERLAND, we offer fast shipping for our high-quality plants. In fact, we are so confident that you will fall in love with our products that we offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with Zervan herbs, we will refund your money quickly and courteously, no questions asked. For our customers who need to order larger quantities of herbs, we also offer a bulk discount and special privileges for large orders. Please contact us for more details.

MEDICINAL PLANTS IN MIDDLE EAST AND FAR EAST

For centuries, plants have played an important role in the treatment of many diseases, especially in East Asian countries. In fact, there are documents showing that the Persians were pioneers in the use of plants for medicinal purposes. The ancient Persians, who lived in a vast territory with great variations in climate and vegetation, quickly became familiar with various medicinal plants. Several medicinal herbs such as basil, chicory, sweet violet and peppermint are mentioned in the Avesta, and the names of thirty sacred medicinal plants are mentioned in the Bundahishn. Today, issues such as the high costs of pharmacology, the use of non-renewable resources such as fossil fuels, and environmental pollution by the pharmaceutical industry have brought greater attention to medicinal plants, as herbal medicine has become increasingly popular in Europe. And the Middle and Far East are still recognized for their tremendous plant biodiversity.

ABOUT THE FOUNDERS

SINA KALANTARY

Sina Kalantari is a Swiss citizen who spent several years in the Middle East before settling permanently in Switzerland, where he now manages the international sales and distribution of medicinal plants. With his extensive knowledge of food science, and the use of modern testing methods, he guarantees the potency and quality of his medicinal plants. He also provides his customers with the latest scientific brewing techniques so that they can get the most out of their herbs. In addition to being a scientist, Sina is also a healer. His grandmother was a traditional herbalist who taught Sina the ancient ways of using local plants and herbs for healing. His grandmother also encouraged him to study the ancient medical texts of Persia, where he discovered a wealth of knowledge about the use of plants for natural healing, knowledge that is often ignored by modern medicine. At Zervan, Sina helps to spread the word about the myriad health and healing benefits of medicinal plants. His business acumen and commitment to customer satisfaction enables Zervan to provide top quality medicinal plants to customers around the world at competitive prices, with a focus on excellent customer service that includes quick turnaround and shipping times.

Hossein Maleki

As the son of farmers and having grown up on the family farm, Hossein Maleki has plants in his blood. He knows the business inside and out (literally!) He was even born on the first day of the medicinal plant harvest. As a child, he helped his parents grow and process some of the best medicinal plants in the world. But not all of Hossein's childhood memories are happy ones. He remembers watching helplessly as his family and neighbors worked tirelessly, only to be forced to sell their harvest to middlemen at prices far below market. They had no choice: small local farms, like his parents', had no direct access to international markets or large buyers. Yet this bitter experience planted the seeds for Hossein's future. It inspired him to go to university and study international business to learn how to help family farms sell their products without being exploited. Hossein's commitment to helping small farms connect to the global market led to the birth of Zervan. Because of his experience, he is able to find small-scale producers who still grow and harvest in the traditional way, without harsh chemicals and pesticides, giving our international buyers access to the best medicinal plants in the world: ethically sourced medicinal plants grown sustainably by the families and neighbors he grew up with.  Hossein and Sina believe that ethical businesses can make the world a better place for everyone.