ethnopharmacology
Ethnopharmacology is the scientific study of bioactive compounds in plants traditionally used for medicine by indigenous and ethnic communities. This field is significant to plant science as it bridges ethnobotanical knowledge with modern research methods to identify pharmacologically active compounds and understand plant chemistry in ecological and evolutionary contexts. By validating traditional plant uses through rigorous scientific analysis, ethnopharmacology accelerates drug discovery while preserving and respecting indigenous knowledge systems.
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Saffron (Crocus sativus L.): A multi-target phytochemical with pote...
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Advances in natural medicinal plant-based interventions against hyp...
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