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Introduction to Traditional Medicine and Their Role in Prevention and Treatment of Emerging and Re-Emerging Diseases

Syed A A Rizvi1, George P Einstein2, Orien L Tulp2

  • 1College of Biomedical Sciences, Larkin University, Miami, FL 33169, USA.

Biomolecules
|October 27, 2022
PubMed

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Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat, necessitating novel therapies. Exploring natural medicine offers a promising avenue for developing effective treatments against infectious diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Natural Products Chemistry

Background:

  • Infectious diseases pose a significant global health challenge.
  • Antibiotic and antiviral resistance are increasing due to microbial adaptation.
  • Existing treatments face challenges with microbial resistance, leading to severe outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
  • To emphasize the need for novel and versatile therapeutic strategies.
  • To advocate for the exploration of natural medicine as a potential solution.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.
  • Analysis of the historical and current role of natural products in medicine.
  • Identification of research gaps in natural product-based therapies.

Main Results:

  • Microorganisms continuously evolve, leading to widespread resistance.
  • Natural products form the basis of many current pharmaceuticals.
  • Vast, unexplored natural resources hold potential for new drug discovery.

Conclusions:

  • A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for developing new therapies.
  • Natural medicine offers a largely untapped resource for combating infectious diseases.
  • Continued research into ancient and natural treatment systems is vital for future healthcare.
Keywords:
COVID-19immunityinfectious diseasenatural productspandemic

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