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From entomophagy to entomotherapy.

Panuwan Chantawannakul¹

¹Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai Univesity, Thailand 50200, panuwan@gmail.com.

Frontiers in Bioscience (Landmark Edition)

|October 6, 2019

Summary

Insects offer diverse nutritional and pharmacological benefits, with edible species like silkworms and honeybees used in East Asia for both food and traditional medicine. This review explores entomophagy and entomotherapy applications.

Area of Science:

Zoology and Ethnomedicine
Focuses on insect biodiversity and their traditional applications in human health.

Background:

Insects represent 80% of Earth's species, highlighting their ecological significance.
Edible insects, particularly in East Asia, are recognized as valuable nutritional sources.
Traditional medicine utilizes insects like silkworms and honeybees for treating various human ailments.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the dual utilization of insects for nutrition (entomophagy) and medicine (entomotherapy).
To consolidate findings on insect-derived compounds and their therapeutic potential.

Main Methods:

Literature review of scientific studies on entomophagy and entomotherapy.
Analysis of in vitro and in vivo research on insect pharmacological properties.

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Main Results:

Insects are a rich source of nutrients and bioactive compounds.
Evidence supports the therapeutic potential of insects in various health conditions.
Silkworms and honeybees are prominent examples of insects with documented uses.

Conclusions:

Entomophagy presents a sustainable food source with significant nutritional value.
Entomotherapy offers promising avenues for developing novel pharmaceuticals.
Further research is warranted to fully elucidate and harness the benefits of insects.