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Nigerian flora and its pharmaceutical potential.

Z O Gbile, S K Adesina

    Journal of Ethnopharmacology
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Humans have long used plants for medicinal purposes, observing their effects on health. This review explores diverse plant-derived compounds and their applications in medicine and industry.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ethnobotany and Pharmacognosy
    • Medicinal Plant Research
    • Natural Product Chemistry

    Background:

    • Human use of plants for healing is ancient, stemming from observed therapeutic effects.
    • Herbal medicine encompasses physical and psychological treatments using various plant preparations.
    • Plants are recognized for diverse medicinal properties and industrial applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the historical and current uses of plants in medicine.
    • To highlight plants with specific pharmacological activities.
    • To discuss the economic importance of plants in pharmaceutical and food industries.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of ethnobotanical and pharmacological studies.
    • Analysis of plant-derived compounds and their applications.
    • Categorization of plants based on medicinal and industrial utility.

    Main Results:

    • Plants serve as sources for anti-infectives, antimalarials, laxatives, and cardiovascular/nervous remedies.
    • Various plants yield proteolytic ferments, steroid precursors, sweeteners, and anti-tumor agents.
    • Plant-derived materials are crucial for pharmaceutical dosage forms and industrial products.

    Conclusions:

    • Plants are indispensable resources for both traditional and modern medicine.
    • The pharmaceutical and food industries heavily rely on plant-derived substances.
    • Further research into plant compounds promises continued innovation and economic benefits.

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