Ethnopharmacology

1. Introduction The therapeutic application of plant-derived medicines represents one of the oldest and most widespread forms of medical intervention. A central, yet historically contentious, principle underpinning their use is…

1. Introduction The study of plant-derived chemicals constitutes a foundational pillar of pharmacognosy and modern drug discovery. While primary metabolites, such as carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, are ubiquitous and essential…

1. Introduction The intersection of cultural tradition and dermatological science represents a dynamic and increasingly relevant field of study. Ethnocosmetics refers to the systematic investigation and application of beauty and…

1. Introduction The management of women's reproductive health through pharmacological agents derived from the natural world represents one of the oldest and most culturally pervasive applications of traditional medicine. Within…

1. Introduction The integration of botanical medicine into the management of gastrointestinal disorders represents a significant and complex domain within clinical pharmacology. This chapter examines the scientific rationale, pharmacological mechanisms,…

1. Introduction The management of cutaneous wounds represents a fundamental challenge in clinical medicine, necessitating interventions that support the body's innate reparative processes. Alongside modern synthetic pharmaceuticals, a vast repository…

1. Introduction The concept of neuroprotection encompasses therapeutic strategies aimed at preserving neuronal structure and function, thereby preventing, slowing, or reversing the progression of neurological injury and degeneration. Within this…

1. Introduction The integration of botanical agents into cardiovascular pharmacotherapy represents a significant and complex domain within medical science. This chapter examines two principal categories of plant-derived cardiovascular agents: herbal…

1. Introduction/Overview The global burden of diabetes mellitus continues to escalate, presenting a significant challenge to healthcare systems worldwide. While conventional pharmacotherapy with insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents remains the…

1. Introduction/Overview The escalating global crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a fundamental challenge to modern medicine, rendering conventional antibiotics increasingly ineffective against a spectrum of bacterial, fungal, and parasitic…