The quality of our people reflects on the quality of our productAmazonía, Andes and Pacific coast Mashi Numi: network of producers of medicinal and aromatic plants Producers of medicinal and aromatic plant raw material Producing companies Amazon, Andes and Pacific coast Ecuador is a multi-faceted and diverse country. The Ecuadorian producers of herbs and medicinal plants in the Amazonian, Andean and coastal regions of the Pacific have founded the Network of Producers of Herbs and Medicinal Plants “Mashi Numi”. Amazon Ancient cultures with unparalleled wisdom of the use of plants. The most prominent Amazonian cultures are the Shuar and Ashuar cultures. Andes Land of the Incan and pre-Incan cultures. Production takes place over vast areas of woods and farmland located between giant volcanoes and very close to the sun. Pacific coast A region featuring a sub-tropical climate, with an eco-system ranging from tropical cloud forest to tropical wet forest. It is populated by native cultures who are descendants from African Ecuadorians or Indigenous people. Mashi Numi: network of producers of medicinal and aromatic plants The name Mashi Numi is composed of one word in Quichua and one in Shuar language. Mashi (Quichua) means ‘friend' and Numi (Shuar) stands for ‘forest´ thus, being ‘friend of the forest'. This multicultural name implies: - Sufficient knowledge and adequate use of the plants
- Production in harmony with the environment
- Conscientious practices such as organic production, sound farming and harvesting practices
By choosing to obtain raw materials through the Mashi Numi Network of Producers of Herbs and Medicinal Plants you will contribute towards improving the standard of living of its members at a fair price and assure the sensible use of both plants and land. Producers of medicinal and aromatic plant raw material Producing companies |