About the Special Issue

Medicinal plants have long been a cornerstone of traditional medicine, providing a wealth of bioactive compounds that have shaped healing practices across cultures. These natural resources continue to serve as a vital source of therapeutic agents, particularly as interest in plant-based remedies resurges in modern healthcare. The exploration of medicinal plants offers valuable insights into their diverse pharmacological properties, which have been found to have wide-ranging effects on human health. This special issue delves into the latest research on the bioactive constituents of various plant species and their pharmacological applications, shedding light on their mechanisms of action, clinical relevance, and potential in disease prevention and treatment.

Aim and Scope:

This special issue aims to explore the pharmacological properties of medicinal plants, emphasizing their potential as alternatives or complements to synthetic pharmaceutical agents. The collection seeks to highlight the bioactive compounds in these plants, their pharmacokinetics, the mechanisms underlying their therapeutic effects, and their clinical relevance in treating a variety of ailments. Additionally, the issue will cover the challenges and advancements in the extraction, standardization, and formulation of plant-based therapeutic agents. By providing a comprehensive overview of medicinal plants, this collection will promote further research and development of natural products in modern medicine.

Potential topics but not limited to them:

1. Antimicrobial Properties of Medicinal Plants: Investigating plant species with potent antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral effects, and their mechanisms of action in combating infections.

2. Anti-inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Effects: The role of medicinal plants in regulating inflammation and modulating immune responses in various disease conditions.

3. Antioxidant Activity and Cellular Protection: Exploring plant-based antioxidants and their potential in mitigating oxidative stress and protecting against chronic diseases like cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.

4. Anticancer Potential of Plant Constituents: A focus on plants with demonstrated anticancer effects, examining their bioactive molecules, molecular mechanisms, and their application in cancer prevention and therapy.

5. Neuroprotective Properties: Investigating the use of medicinal plants in protecting against neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive decline, and mental health disorders.

6. Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailability of Plant Extracts: Research on the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of medicinal plant compounds, and strategies to enhance their bioavailability.

7. Challenges in the Extraction and Standardization of Plant-Based Therapeutics: Addressing the obstacles in isolating bioactive compounds, ensuring consistency in plant-based products, and the formulation of standardized herbal medicines.

8. uture Perspectives in Medicinal Plant Research: Emerging trends and technologies in the study and application of medicinal plants, including biotechnological approaches and the potential for new drug development.

This special issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of medicinal plants and their pharmacological properties, fostering continued research and collaboration in the field of natural products. It encourages further exploration of plant-based solutions in modern medicine and their role in addressing unmet medical needs.

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