Abstract
<jats:p>The study of medicinal plants in the regions of Kazakhstan is of great importance for the search for new sources of medicinal raw materials. The Mangistau Region is the least studied area in Kazakhstan in terms of the potential and raw material resources of medicinal plants. As part of this work, research was conducted to assess the potential for the use of members of the Rosaceae family for medicinal purposes. Twelve species of the Rosaceae family from 8 genera were identified growing in the Mangistau Region. Among the life forms, trees (4), shrubs (6), annual (1), and perennial (1) herbs were identified. In terms of ecology, the species were classified as mesophytes (7), xeromesophytes (4), and xerophytes (1); in terms of substrate type, they were classified as psammophytes (1), petrophytes (3), lithophytes (4), and glycophytes (4). The distribution of representatives of this family is ranked as follows: common - 2 taxa, rare - 1, very rare - 6. This situation can be explained by historical reasons and the climatic characteristics of the region. The potential for the medical use of all 12 taxa in the prevention and treatment of various groups of diseases has been established. The introduction of all identified species of this family is recommended, as there are no natural reserves for harvesting raw materials. The data obtained allow for planning further research on their introduction and practical application in medicine and for the production of para-pharmaceutical products</jats:p>