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herbal-pharmacology

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Herbal pharmacology is the scientific study of the bioactive compounds found in medicinal plants, examining how these substances interact with biological systems to produce therapeutic effects. This field bridges plant biochemistry and medicine, driving research into how plants synthesize secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, and glycosides as part of their own defense and signaling systems. Understanding these pathways not only illuminates fundamental aspects of plant physiology but also informs the development of evidence-based treatments derived from botanical sources.