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Ece Özcan Bülbül1, Neslihan Üstündağ Okur2
1Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istinye University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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|February 14, 2025
Summary
Natural herbal products show potential for treating diseases like cancer and diabetes, but challenges in formulation and knowledge hinder their use. Further research is crucial to overcome these obstacles and integrate herbal medicines into treatment protocols.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology and Ethnobotany
- Natural Product Chemistry
- Integrative Medicine
Background:
- Herbal products are widely used globally for health, but their efficacy can be compromised by random usage.
- Lack of standardized formulations and usage guidelines for natural substances poses risks.
- Existing therapeutic options for chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes lack novel herbal interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the challenges in formulating and utilizing natural herbal substances.
- To highlight the therapeutic potential of plant-derived compounds in various diseases.
- To bridge the gap between traditional use and scientific validation of herbal medicines.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search conducted using major scientific databases: Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar.
- Systematic review of available studies on natural herbal substances and their applications.
- Analysis of research focusing on limitations and efficacy in disease treatment.
Main Results:
- Significant challenges exist in the global use of natural herbal substances, including knowledge gaps and limited technological resources.
- Despite difficulties, current research indicates efficacy of certain natural herbal substances against cancer, microbial infections, diabetes, cognitive, and cardiovascular disorders.
- Evidence suggests a therapeutic role for specific plant-derived compounds in managing complex health conditions.
Conclusions:
- Further in-depth research is essential to address the limitations associated with natural herbal medicines.
- Enhancing reliability and standardizing protocols are key to integrating herbal substances into mainstream medical practice.
- Increased scientific investigation is required to support the clinical application of these natural compounds in disease treatment.
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