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For centuries, healing practices have drawn from tradition. Now, Nuzhat Tam-Zaman, one of the founders behind Sinoveda, is working to bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern medicine. By combining science-backed research with natural health solutions, Tam-Zaman has a vision to redefine the future of healing.
Founded in 2006 by Tam-Zaman and her husband, Yun Tam, the company blends traditional Chinese and Indian medical practices with modern pharmaceutical medicine. The couple was motivated to understand the science behind traditional botanicals, such as the anti-inflammatory bark used by healers in Tam-Zaman's native Bangladesh.
Sinoveda's products incorporate a holistic approach, using multiple natural compounds that work together to treat the individual's condition as an entirety. This innovative approach has yielded a diverse portfolio of products, including prescription drug candidates for liver and colon cancer, a post-menopausal symptom treatment derived from red clover (often considered a weed in Canada), and a Long-COVID remedy, cordyceps militaris, a medicinal fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine.
"We are working with something that is already known …. we are just perfecting it," Tam-Zaman said.
Learn more about the Zamans' export journey, the opportunities they've found beyond North America, and how the Trade Accelerator Program has helped.
The Trade Heroes series from Edmonton Global highlights companies in the Edmonton region that have "exportitude" — the mindset and commitment to think globally when it comes to their business.