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  • Pharmacology
  • Public Health
  • Ethnobotany

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  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents a critical global health challenge, diminishing the efficacy of conventional antimicrobial drugs.
  • Over-reliance on antibiotics in human medicine and agriculture, coupled with slow development of new drugs, exacerbates the AMR crisis.
  • International efforts are underway to address AMR, yet current UK strategies lack guidance on herbal medicine integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of herbal medicines as a therapeutic option in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
  • To highlight the need for research into the biological plausibility and safety of herbal medicines for AMR management.
  • To investigate the feasibility of integrating herbal medicine approaches into Western medical practices.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on existing research and guidelines concerning herbal medicine and AMR.
  • Analysis of the current landscape of antimicrobial drug development and pharmaceutical investment.
  • Comparative study of national policies regarding herbal medicine use in infectious disease management.

Main Results:

  • Herbal medicines are identified as a potential complementary or alternative strategy to current antimicrobial treatments.
  • A significant gap exists in UK guidelines for utilizing herbal medicines in infectious disease management, contrasting with some international practices.
  • Urgent need for scientific investigation into the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines against resistant pathogens.

Conclusions:

  • Herbal medicines offer a promising avenue to support the fight against the global public health crisis of AMR.
  • Further research is essential to validate the use of herbal medicines, ensuring their safety and efficacy within conventional healthcare systems.
  • Integrating traditional herbal knowledge with Western medicine could provide novel solutions for managing infectious diseases and combating AMR.