Ethnopharmacology

1. Introduction The management of malaria and parasitic infections represents a persistent global health challenge, characterized by high morbidity, mortality, and the continual emergence of drug resistance. Within this context,…

Introduction/Overview The management of pain and inflammation represents a cornerstone of clinical medicine, with significant global implications for patient morbidity and quality of life. While synthetic pharmaceuticals dominate contemporary therapeutic…

Introduction/Overview The pharmacological investigation of herbal medicines has historically been constrained by a reductionist paradigm, wherein the therapeutic activity of a complex botanical extract is attributed to a single, purportedly…

1. Introduction Metabolomics represents a comprehensive analytical approach for the systematic study of the complete set of small-molecule metabolites, or the metabolome, within a biological system. In the context of…

1. Introduction/Overview The conventional paradigm of drug discovery, often termed "forward pharmacology" or the "bench-to-bedside" approach, initiates with the identification of a molecular target, followed by high-throughput screening for lead…

1. Introduction/Overview Ethnopharmacology represents a critical interdisciplinary field bridging anthropology, pharmacology, and medicine, dedicated to the scientific investigation of materials used by indigenous and traditional medical systems. The systematic evaluation…

1. Introduction Phytochemical screening represents a systematic, preliminary analytical process employed to detect the presence of major classes of bioactive secondary metabolites within plant material. This investigative approach serves as…

1. Introduction The isolation of bioactive constituents from plant material represents a foundational step in pharmacognosy and the development of plant-derived medicines. Extraction is the critical separation process whereby soluble…

1. Introduction/Overview Ethnopharmacology represents a critical interdisciplinary field bridging anthropology, pharmacology, and botany, focusing on the scientific study of indigenous and traditional systems of medicine. A primary objective within this…

Introduction Ethnobotany represents the scientific study of the dynamic relationships between people and plants, with a specific focus on how cultures perceive, utilize, and manage botanical resources. An ethnobotanical survey…