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Medicinal plants in therapy.

N R Farnsworth, O Akerele, A S Bingel

    Bulletin of the World Health Organization
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    This article highlights the importance of plant-derived drugs in primary healthcare. It provides a list of medicinal plants and their therapeutic uses, supporting local drug availability.

    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Ethnobotany
    • Medicinal Chemistry

    Background:

    • Primary healthcare success relies on accessible and appropriate medications.
    • Plants have historically served as a primary source for traditional remedies and pure active compounds.
    • Identifying local plant-based drugs can reduce reliance on imported pharmaceuticals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present an updated list of plant-derived drugs.
    • To identify the plant sources for these drugs.
    • To detail their therapeutic actions and uses.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and compilation of existing data on medicinal plants.
    • Cross-referencing plant names with their documented pharmacological activities.
    • Categorization of plant-derived drugs based on therapeutic applications.

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    Main Results:

    • A comprehensive list of medicinal plants and their corresponding active compounds or preparations.
    • Detailed information on the therapeutic efficacy and uses of each plant-derived drug.
    • Identification of plants suitable for integration into national drug formularies.

    Conclusions:

    • Plant-derived medicines are a valuable resource for primary healthcare systems.
    • Local medicinal plants can offer cost-effective and accessible therapeutic options.
    • Further research and integration of these findings can enhance national drug lists.