Traditional Herbal Medicines

Authors

  • Sarika Arora Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, IFTM University, Moradabad-244102, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Neha Bhatt Department of Chemistry, Pt. L.M.S., Rishikesh Campus, SDS University, Tehri Garhwal- 249145, Uttarakhand, India.
  • Priyanka Pokhriyal Department of Chemistry, Kanya Gurukul Campus, Gurukul Kangri Vishwaidyalaya, Haridwar- 249404, Uttarakhand, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-48388-70-4/CH8

Keywords:

Traditional herbal medicines, Chinese herbal medicines, Ayurveda, phytoconstituents

Abstract

Herbal remedies represent established medical systems that have been utilized for centuries by various civilizations to treat ailments. The preparation of these medicines involves various parts of plants, including roots, leaves, flowers, and seeds. Various processes are employed to prepare them, including decoction, infusion, and extraction. The health benefits associated with herbal medications arise from secondary metabolites, including alkaloids, flavonoids and terpenoids. The historical prevalence, safety, and notable therapeutic outcomes of traditional herbal medicines are indeed remarkable. This abstract discusses the scientifically validated traditional medicines, advanced technological methodologies in medicine, and the validation of the medicinal properties of herbs. Additional research on these remedies is advantageous for the application of integrative medicine and serves as a foundation for the development of new pharmaceuticals.

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Published

2024-11-21

How to Cite

Sarika Arora, Neha Bhatt, & Priyanka Pokhriyal. (2024). Traditional Herbal Medicines. Natural Products Chemistry: From Discovery to Applications, Edition 1, 82–92. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-48388-70-4/CH8

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Natural Products Chemistry: From Discovery to Applications, Edition 1

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