This unique, healthy confiture with amazing fresh taste, light texture and perfect balance of sweetness and sharpness is created from handpicked oranges and magical sea buckthorn that grows near the mountain lake Sevan.

Sea buckthorn has an impressive nutritional profile; it indirectly heals and fortifies the entire body. It is rich with 14 essential vitamins and minerals, omega 3, 6, 9, the rare omega 7, super charged with antioxidants, hundreds of other nutrients and is also famous for its anti-inflammation properties.

The combination of sea buckthorn and orange, one of the best sources of vitamin C, makes this delicious confiture one of the tastiest cures for influenza, fever and cold, which also reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Ingredients: sea buckthorn (58%), sugar (32%), orange (9%), agar-agar, lemon juice, water.

Sugar content in 100 g: 32 g. Prepared with 67 g of fruit for 100 g of final product.

No GMO. 

No Gluten. 

No artificial ingredients, colorants and preservatives.

Available packaging (Net weight): glass jar (25g/300g) 

Shelf life: 24 month

Storage conditions: between 0°C and +25°C at relative humidity of 75%. Keep refrigerated for maximum 3 days after opening.

Perfect match: fried chicken breast, Roquefort cheese, yogurt, bagel, tarts and tea.

Health Benefits: 

• rich source of antioxidants, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B5, B9 (folic acid), B12, D, K & P, Omegas-3,6,9 &7,  3 fatty acids and minerals, Beta Carotene,
• helps lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels,
• has positive effect on cardiovascular and immune systems,
• boosts metabolism and assists in weight management
• boosts the brain activity

This unique artisan confiture with spicy, light taste and soft texture reinvents the traditional apricot preserves and is the perfect gift for Epicureans.

Ingredients: apricot (65%), sugar (32%), pink pepper, agar-agar, lemon juice, water.

Sugar content in 100 g: 32 g. Prepared with 65 g of fruit for 100 g of final product.

No GMO. 

No Gluten. 

No artificial ingredients, colorants and preservatives.

Available packaging (Net weight): glass jar (25g/300g) 

Shelf life: 24 month

Storage conditions: between 0°C and +25°C at relative humidity of 75%. Keep refrigerated for maximum 3 days after opening.

Perfect match: Pasta, yogurt, oat flakes, bagel, croissant and tea!

Health Benefits: 

• rich source of antioxidants, fiber, vitamins A, C, potassium, copper and other minerals, Beta Carotene,
• helps lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels,
• has positive effect on cardiovascular and immune systems,
• boosts metabolism and assists in weight management
• boosts the brain activity and improves vision.

Connoisseur

To inspire the world with Meditrina legend and importance of wellness –the health for body, mind and spirit, we created our company with the driving philosophy of significance of quality and meaning of food, its ingredients and the products that are prepared based on rediscovering ancient recipes.

We use our knowledge of ethno-botany, inventive sensorics and creativity to re-introduce authentic food ingredients and re-discover tradition of food culture.

Professional chefs, gourmands and connoisseurs will enjoy the forgotten practice of dining and traditional food preparation that focuses on healthy diet. All our recipes are authentic and inventive, have low sugar levels, no artificial additives and flavor enhancers, yet have the unique natural aroma, rich taste and healthy properties of the ingredients. Pleasure and Magic of nature in every drop.

Origin of Meditrina

The name Meditrina originated from Latin word medica, which means health and longevity.

 In Roman mythology Meditrina is the goddess/personification of health and longevity and the daughter of Aesculapius and Epione. Her name is also connected with the Latin verb mederi - to heal, and this seems to accord well with the rites observed at the festival of the goddess – Meditrinalia. The Goddess of healing magic specializes in the use of wines, herbs and empowered charms to restore our health when summer colds or weariness set in. 

Her symbols are healing charms and herbal preparations. To make yourself a Meditrina charm that keeps health with you, place a pinch of caraway, marjoram, nutmeg and thyme in a green cloth and tie it up. Put this in sunlight (considered healthful) for several hours then bless it saying, “Meditrina, see my need. I am open to receive. Throughout the day good health impart in my body, mind and heart.”

The story

Our story began in the highlands of Armenia, in the high mountains covered with clouds, in the wild green forests with small water springs, where the air is fresh, fruits are ripe and sweet, and the time seems to stop to let you breathe in the magic.

Once that magic was everywhere, it connected people and nature, and all lived in harmony for many years. However, time went by and the world changed, people and nature grew apart.

It was once believed that magic left our world, but we know it is still out there, we can feel it in the wild forests, in the mountains, in the gardens, that are cherished and kept with love, in the unique rich taste of the crops that they give.

The unique recipes and exciting combinations of our confitures made it possible to keep the Magic of their ingredients alive and to bring it to you.

Our secret is quite simple: we use only 100% natural ingredients, little sugar, wild pomegranates, fruits, berries and herbs for richer taste and the magical seeds of Ararat basil.

Armenian Highland is situated in the Alp-Himalayan mountainous system and has seven climate zones out of nine existing in the world. Such a diversity of climate zones from Subtropics (375m above sea level) to Alpine Meadows (4090m) is sited on a territory of only 29.8 thousand sq. km, which means that one can travel from hot summer to ice-cold mountains in 5-6 hours.

That is why Armenia is a wonderland and all the crops we harvest in the ecologically clean and picturesque Armenian highlands are rich with Magic of Nature!

Innovation

Concept Food - Inventive Innovation

Invention refers to new concepts or products that derive from emotion, motivation, creation, inspiration, from individual’s ideas or from scientific research, while innovation is the commercialization of the invention itself.

Our confitures are based on unique recipes created by ethno-botanist and epicurean Dr. Armen Mehrabyan. Their Exquisite Taste and Uniqueness was appreciated not only by foodies, but also by the professionals, such as Michelin two star and Palm D`Or winner, innovator of French organic cuisine Chef Alain Alexanian and Best Sommelier of Europe Mr. Thomas Franck.

To revolutionize healthy food, we have created the world’s first Confiture botanique : the only Reduced sugar confiture that is based on basil seeds and variety of fruits and herbs, it is rich with vitamins, fiber, Omega 3, antioxidants, is really good for health and helps you stay fit and healthy, just like magic.

Our unique recipes and unexpected, bold and extremely tasty combinations will be your source of Magic of nature, they will help you stay healthy, fit and will once and for all reshape your view on confectionery and healthy food in general.

The production of unique revolutionary Confitures Botaniques is based on the following characteristics:

• The idea of using basil seeds, as main ingredient for creating healthy confitures, is innovative, as traditionally confitures and jams are positioned as sweet and unhealthy confectionery,
• The idea of including a tasty and healthy product in the daily diet of every person.

Key of Innovation

• we re-discover and re-introduce to food epicureans, chefs and healthy lifestyle lovers the ancient tradition of wellness and fine dining trough modern presentation of the ingredients used in ancient Armenian cuisine
• we create unique recipes that preserve all four benefits for mind and body: active ingredients, aroma, taste and flavor, by using technology of conservation with low sugar
• we develop new technology that allows to conserve the natural taste of fruits, berries andherbs and all their healthy qualities for everyday use for everyone without exemptions
• we invented world’s first natural confiture that promotes longevity
• we created world’s first confiture for sport and fitness fans
• confitures botaniques are not only healthy and tasty, but are the first confectionary in the World that assists in Weight Management.

Values of Product

True to the story – according to the legend Meditrina is the goddess of health, longevity, healing magic and specializes in the use of wines, herbs and empowered charms. We have created our products in the spirit of Meditrina, preserving the Magic of nature and the healing magical powers of all natural ingredients in every jar.
We want to bring the magic of Nature to our consumers and want them to be romanced the story, our legend, the origin of the products and ingredients. We want the uniqueness and their healthy qualities of our products to inspire our consumers to pay attention to their diet and to make the healthiest choice.

Naturally derived – with our legend we tend to inspire and show the importance of healthy diet and vigor and re-create the product that promotes wellness for body, mind and spirit.

Morally Conscious – we emphasize the conscious living through consumption of wellness oriented natural ingredients.

Environmental friendly – only specially trained harvesters collect and wild-craft our ingredients, following the moon and sun phases and traditions established centuries ago. We follow traditions and Armenian tea superior production standards while creating our unique Confitures Botaniques.

Minimally processed – our innovative technology allows preserving all four benefits for mind and body: active ingredients, aroma, taste and flavor by using technology of conservation with low sugar, which keeps the natural taste of fruits, berries, herbs, and all their healthy qualities for everyday use for everyone without exemption.

Authentically Rediscovered – the recipes of all our products are based on ancient tradition, studies of medieval manuscripts and knowledge of food safety and production.

Socially fair – we support community stallholders who grow and harvest natural and whole ingredients for us and we purchase them with fair prices. We want to create awareness and support FAIR TRADE as the only right way of generating income.

Green Goodness – our products are developed for current consumers, who understand that it is time to go back to nature, who lean toward green lifestyle, consumption of clean vegetables and fruits, putting them in the limelight, promoting health and wellness lifestyle and better-for-you (BFY) products.

Artisanal product – traditional handicraft technology promotes “healthy living” for everybody through keeping quality and safety of traditional recipes.

Nutritionally Unique – our products have always been in the forefront of the health and wellness movement. Innovative products, state of the art manufacturing, quality assurance and industry expertise are the bases for our past and future success.

Gourmet Convenience – we are elaborately equipped for creating our unique, fancy, specialized, and sometimes exotic products. Our gourmet products are skillfully prepared from high-quality and exotic ingredients and are unique marriages of amazing flavors, which will satisfy and amaze even the most demanding epicureans, gourmands and foodies.

Quality Assured - our products are minimally processed, are of highest quality and are created from most nutritious and healthy natural ingredients, as we accept no compromises when product quality is involved.

Experience new flavors – our wellness oriented gourmet innovations are boldly colored, artfully constructed and 100% authentic and they are meant to encourage consumers to try new tastes and help them to think outside the box of traditional products.

Customer oriented - our customers depend on the quality of our products and we work to maintain their trust and respect! Our commitment to the highest standard is the foundation of our reputation. We work closely with our suppliers and our customers, as the success of our journey greatly depends on mutual reliance between partners: supplier, producer, distributor and retailer. We stand behind our product, our service and our word.

Gourmet Line: Preserve Artisanal

Оur Artisanal preserves developed by innovator of French organic cuisine, winner of Palm D`Or and Two Stars from Michelin Guide, Chef Alain Alexanian, in close cooperation with ethno-botanist Dr. Armen Mehrabyan.

• Pomegranate Confiture
• Apricot-Pink Pepper Confiture
• Sea buckthorn Confiture
• Blackberry Confiture

Exclusive Line Confiture Botanique

The innovative concept of confiture botanique was created by ethno-botanist and food-epicurean Dr. Armen Mehrabyan, based on medieval Armenian recipes and innovative minimum processing technology. Our minimum processing technology is the key to preserving our confitures’ all four natural benefits for the mind and the body: active ingredients, aroma, taste and flavor. Our recipes and innovative technology are the reason we can keep the natural taste of fruits, berries, herbs, and all their healthy qualities in our products, without adding any artificial ingredients.

All the foodies who have tasted our Confitures Botanique, as well as the Best Sommelier of Europe Mr. Thomas Franck, have recognized and appreciated their exquisite taste and Uniqueness.

• Pomegranate Confiture Botanique
• Tarragon Confiture Botanique
• Safflower–Lemon Confiture Botanique
• Damask Rose Confiture Botanique
• Elderberry Confiture Botanique

Handcrafted Fruit Candy

We all like to eat between meals and most of the time those are occasions we consume the “junk food”.

That is exactly the reason why we have created these five unique varieties of Authentic Dry Fruit candies, which are a great source of energy and fiber, yet are 100% natural and healthy.

Even a snack can be healthy!

• Spicy Apricot Fruit Candy
• Wild Plum Fruit Candy
• Peach & Apple Fruit Candy
• Joy Fruit Candy
• Cocktail Fruit Candy

Sugar-Free Fruit Beverages

We proudly launch our new product line: sugar-free, all natural fruit beverages made from most tasty ad healthy fruits and berries combined with Superfood chia seeds! Now you can drink all natural, tasty and sweet beverages, that are super healthy and without any harm to the figure.

• Cherry-Chia Fruit Beverages
• Pomegranate-Chia Fruit Beverages
• Green Apple-Chia Fruit Beverages
• Blackberry-Chia Fruit Beverages
• Peach-Chia Fruit Beverages

Pomegranate is an ancient fruit and is highly popular all over the Middle East for its healthy qualities and rich taste.

According to ancient manuscripts pomegranate has magical qualities.

The hand-made confiture from pomegranate seeds has been traditionally used as an anti-aging and cardiovascular sweet. Being rich with antioxidants and vitamins, it is the rare combination of healthy qualities and exquisite taste.

Ingredients: pomegranate (65%), sugar (34%), agar-agar, lemon juice, water.

Sugar content in 100 g: 34 g. Prepared with 65 g of fruit for 100 g of final product.

No GMO. 

No Gluten. 

No artificial ingredients, colorants and preservatives.

Available packaging (Net weight): glass jar (25g/300g) 

Shelf life: 24 month

Storage conditions: between 0°C and +25°C at relative humidity of 75%. Keep refrigerated for maximum 3 days after opening.

Perfect match: lamb, ice cream, plain yogurt, oat flakes, bread, bagel, tarts and tea!

Health Benefits: 

·         rich source of antioxidants, fiber, vitamins K, C, potassium and other minerals,

·         helps lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels,

·         has positive effect on cardiovascular and immune systems,

·         boosts the brain activity and health

Dr. Karapet G. Momjyan – traumatologist-orthopedist, spinal surgeon, Head of Spinal surgery service (Department of Spine Pathology and Vertebral Surgery) of Erebouni Medical Center.

Dr. Momjyan significantly contributed in the development of spinal surgery in Armenia. He uses modern technologies and carries out the treatment of various spine diseases and injuries, such as:

• spine deformation (scoliosis, osteochondrosis)
• degenerative diseases of spine (low back pain, herniated discs, stenosis of spinal channel, instability of the vertebrae)
• spondylolysis or spondylolisthesis of the lumbar part of the vertebrae
• correction of the spinal curvature in ankylosing spondylitis
• malignant and benign tumors of the spine
• fractures and dislocations of the vertebrae
• correction of post-traumatic and postoperative spinal deformities

In most cases patients are discharged from the hospital within 2-7 days.

Dr. Karapet Momjyan graduated from Yerevan State Medical University in 1980 and Scientific Institute of Pediatric Orthopedics named after Turner (St. Petersburg, Russia) in 1986. He started medical practice in 1980 as Deputy Director of Mother’s and Child’s Service at Central Regional Hospital of Martuni town of Armenia.

From 1986 to 1993 Dr. Momjyan worked as orthopedic surgeon in the Spinal surgery department of the Armenian Republic’s Children’s Orthopedic Hospital, based in Masis town of Armenia. In the years of1993-1997 Dr. Karapet Momjyan worked as senior scientific researcher in the Pediatric Orthopedic Department of the Scientific Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Yerevan, Armenia. In 1997-2011 Dr. Momjyan was the Head of Pediatric Trauma & Orthopedics department of "Surb Astvatsamair" Medical Center, Yerevan, Armenia.  

Trainings: 

1987 - Completion of Continuing Education Course in Ilizarov method of treatment, Kurgan Scientific Orthopedic Institute, Russia

1998 - Completion of Continuing Education Course in Spine Surgery, Kharkov, Ukraine

2004 - Participation in the Annual International Congress of French Orthopedic Society, Paris

2006 - Participation in the Salzburg Medical Seminars International, Salzburg, Austria

2010 - Spine Cyclein the academy of Sechenov

2014 - "Modern methods of treatment of spine pathology", Cheboksary, Russia

2014 - The Scoliosis Research Society's International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques

Dr. Momjyan has more than 15 scientific publications.

ARTSAKH BRANDY COMPANY was established in 1998 - giving second birth to the former Askeran Wine Factory, which had alcohol production traditions since 1922.

The factory covers an area of 3 hectares and owns mulberry, pomegranate, grape and cornelian cherry gardens.rmenians, who have thousand-year traditions of gardening and great experience of wine-making, have their own secrets of fruit brandies’ production. Those secrets are passing on from generation to generation. 

ARTSAKH BRANDY COMPANY produces exclusive strong alcoholic beverages from natural fruits, brandy, wine and vodka. The best specialists using ultra modern technologies are working hard to produce exclusive collection of the Company. The collection of ARTSAKH strong alcoholic beverages are of great elegance and richness and offer an incredibly interesting and unique tasting experience.

Armen Mkhitaryan - PhD, doctor-pathologist

AWARDS

October 2010 Awarded with “Silver Medal” of YSMU named after M. Heratsi for the work done in the fields of medical education, science and medicine. 

MEMBERSHIP

2017-present Member of the International Society for Immunohistochemistry and Molecular Morphology.

2016-present Member of the International Association of Urologic Pathology.

2016-present Member of the European Association of Pathology.

2016-present Member of the International Academy of Pathology.

2016-present Consultant of Roche Pharma in Armenia, Speaker.

20/09/2011-present Member of the Editorial Board of the European Diagnostic Pathology Magazine.

11/09/2010-present Member of the Transcaucasian Association of Pathology and Molecular Diagnosis (Association of Pathologists of Georgia and Borstel Research Center, jointly with the Center for Microbiology and Lung Diseases).

01/05/2010-present Member of the Armenian Association of Cytologists.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2013-present Armenian-American Health Center Foundation. Position: Head of Laboratory.

2013-present Chief Pathologic Anatomist of Yerevan.

2013-present Yerevan, “Sourb Astvatsamayr” MC. Position – Head of Pathological Anatomy Department.

2013-2016 Head of Pathology Service of Davydyants Laboratory, Yerevan, Armenia.

2012-2013 Yerevan, “Republican Anti-tuberculosis Dispensary”. Position – Consultant Pathologist.

2011-2016 Yerevan, Muratsan Hospital Complex. Position – Head of Clinical Pathology Laboratory.

2009-2011 Yerevan, “Mikaelian” Institute of Surgery. Position – Pathologist.

2006-2010 Yerevan State Medical University named after M.Heratsi, Position – Deputy Dean.

2002-2011 Yerevan State Medical University named after M.Heratsi, Chair of Clinical Pathology. Position – Assistant.                                  

2001-2008 Yerevan, Republican Children’s Pathological Center. Position: Head of the Histological Laboratory.

1998-2000 NKR Defense Army, head of regiment medical center.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

25/09/2016-29/09/2016 Cologne, Germany. XXVII International Congress of the International Academy of Pathology, XXVIII International Congress of the European Association of Pathology.

12/10/2015-14/10/2015 Krakow, Poland, (NordiQC Immunohistochemistry Academy). The importance of immunohistothelial research in contemporary pathology.

01/05/2014-03/05/2014 Dallas, Texas, USA, Southwestern Medical Center. Modern Contexts of Surgical Pathology – 30th Annual Congress.

21/02/2012-25/02/2012 Borstel, Germany, Borstel Research Center, Center for Microbiotic Infections and Pulmonary Disease. Principles of immunohistochemical research of breast tumor diseases.

15/02/2012-20/02/2012 Heidelberg, Germany, “Frauenklinik”. The basics of pathogonathematic and immunohistochemical diagnosis of breast cancer.

26/09/2011-28/09/2011  Batumi, Georgia. Gynecological, breast and cytological pathology (Organized by the International Academy of Pathologists, the Netherlands Association of Pathologists, and Georgia’s Schota Rustaveli Foundation).

11/09/2010-19/09/2010 Borstel, Germany, Borstel Research Center, Center for Microbiotic Infections and Pulmonary Disease. Principles of molecular and genetic diagnosis of microbacterial and other infectious diseases, as well as malignant tumors of lung and breast.

14/07/2009-21/07/2009 Salzburg, Austria, Open Medical Institute Pathology seminars (including cytology, uterus, gastrointestinal diseases, pathology of ovaries, breast, prostate and molecular pathology).                      

26/11/2008-05/12/2008 Bad Saarow, Germany, HELIOS Klinikum (Charité Educational Clinic). Basics of cerebral examination and diagnosis of bone marrow diseases.

01/11/2008-28/12/2008 Berlin, Germany (Virchow’s Haus), Sharite Mitte. The basics of pathology and modern diagnostic of blood and non-tumor diseases of the blood system.

28/01/2007-03/02/2007 Salzburg, Austria, Open Medical Institute: Pathology seminars (including cytology, liver and gastrointestinal disorders, skin, breast, prostate pathology).

01/11/2001-16/12/2003 Rotenburg, Germany, Institute of Pathology of Goettingen University. The basics of diagnosis of liver and gastrointestinal disorders. The role of cytological examinations in the diagnosis of human oncological diseases.

2001-2003 Yerevan State Medical University named after M. Heratsi. Chair of Pathological Anatomy Status: Clinical intern. He received a pediatric anatomy specialization (including children’s pathology).

1992-1998 Yerevan State Medical University, Department of Pediatrics, honors diploma.

Dr. Levon Maxim Mkhitaryan - MD, endocrine surgeon, Head of Department for General and Endocrine Surgery, Erebouni Medical Center.  

Dr. Marina Albert Voskanyan – Gynecologist, MD, PhD, Head of Gynecology department of Armenian-American Wellness Center, associate professor at Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Armen Hrachik Vardanyan – Ophthalmologist, MD, PhD, Doctor of sciences, Professor at the Department of Eye Diseases, Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhtar Heratsi, Head of Traumatology Department, Ophthalmological Center Named after S. V. Malayan, Chief Ophthalmologist of Yerevan, 1990 - 2015.

Dr. Armen Vardanyan graduated from the Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, Faculty of General Medicine in 1980, and the Clinical residency on Ophthalmology / Department of Eye Diseases of the same university in 1983.

Dr. Vardanyan started his medical practice in 1980 as doctor-intern at the Department of Surgery, City hospital N1.

Professional experience:

Since 1998 - Head of Traumatology Department, “Ophthalmological Center Named after S. V. Malayan”

Since 1997 - Head of the Center for vitreoretinal diagnostics and treatment at Ophthalmological Center Named after S. V. Malayan

Since 2007 - Professor at the Department of Eye Diseases, Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi

1989-2015, Doctor-consultant at RA MIA Hospital

1983-1988 - Senior laboratory assistant at the Department of Eye Diseases, Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi

1984-1998, Head of Traumatology Department “Republican Ophtalomology Hospital”

Trainings: 

1996-1997 - “Surgery of Vitreous body and Retinal Diseases” Clinical training course, University of California, Irvine, Los Angeles.

1993 - "Vitreoretinal surgery" three-months, Doheny Eye Institute, Los Angeles.

1987 - One-month trainings on “Glaucoma”

1985 - “Intraocular lens implantation”, “Eye Microsurgery” scientific-technical complex named after S. Fyodorov.

1984 - “Eye traumas and Microsurgery”, Helmholtz Moscow Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Moscow, Russia.

Scientific Activities: 

2002 - Doctoral thesis defense, theme: “New methods of treatment complicated retinal detachment and other retinal pathologies”, Doctor of Medical Sciences.

1986 - PhD thesis, theme: “Daignostics, Treatment and Clinical Immunology of Various Forms of Vernal Conjunctivitis”, Helmholtz Moscow Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Moscow, Russia, Candidate of Medical Sciences.

Awards: 

2008 - Awarded “Mkhitar Heratsi Medal” by the President of Armenia

2011 - Awarded special medal of the Ministry of Defense

2011 - President’s award of 2010 in the sphere of Medicine

Dr. David Levon Abovyan - Ob / Gyn