Ethnopharmacology

1. Introduction The conduct of fieldwork, defined as the systematic collection of primary data in real-world settings outside the controlled laboratory environment, constitutes a cornerstone of applied medical and pharmacological…

1. Introduction The discovery and development of medicinal agents from natural sources, particularly plants, constitute a cornerstone of pharmacology and therapeutics. This field, known as pharmacognosy, relies fundamentally on the…

1. Introduction/Overview The study of animal self-medication, termed zoopharmacognosy, represents a critical intersection of behavioral ecology, pharmacology, and medicine. This discipline systematically investigates the behaviors through which animals utilize biological…

1. Introduction The global landscape of healthcare is characterized by a plurality of medical knowledge systems. Alongside the dominant paradigm of biomedicine, numerous traditional medical systems continue to be practiced,…

Introduction/Overview The exploration of plants for medicinal purposes represents one of the oldest and most enduring interfaces between human culture and the natural world. Within the scientific disciplines that study…

Introduction Ethnobotany, the interdisciplinary study of the relationships between people and plants, represents a foundational pillar in the historical and contemporary landscape of pharmacotherapy. This field systematically documents, analyzes, and…

Introduction/Overview Ethnopharmacology represents a multidisciplinary scientific exploration of the biological activities of substances traditionally employed by diverse human cultures for therapeutic, ritual, or other pragmatic purposes. This field formally bridges…

1. Introduction/Overview Ethnopharmacology represents a critical interdisciplinary field at the nexus of pharmacology, anthropology, botany, and medicine. It is formally defined as the scientific study of the pharmacological properties of…