- To conduct preclinical research and assist in the conduct of clinical research to prove the effectiveness and safety of herbal medicine based on scientific evidence and according to the required standards.
- To contribute to the discovery and authentication of herbal products in Malaysia with scientific information, with aims of enhancing their commercial value and improving penetration of international markets.
- To collect evidence-based information on herbal medicine and Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM) through research for the preparation of compendium, monograph, and the electronic information web portal for integrated medicine known as the 'Global Information Hub on Integrated Medicine' GlobinMed.
- To assist in T&CM research in Malaysia towards the goal of integrated medicine.
- To cooperate in providing professional service to stakeholders especially the Ministry of Health (MOH) and other agencies related to herbal medicine and T&CM.
- To provide consultation services to related public sectors and industries.
- To provide herbal research-related trainings to relevant agencies, public sectors and industries.