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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Significance of documentation of traditional knowledge of herbal medicinal practitioners for the herbal drug discoveries-A comprehensive review
Authors
Sudhama VN, Mani Ramakrishnan
Abstract
In many countries, traditional medicine is the first line of defense when it comes to treating illnesses. Indigenous peoples still carry and orally transmit a considerable deal of traditional knowledge regarding the usage of medicinal plant species. Ethnobotanical studies have great importance in enhancing our knowledge about the plants used by the tribal communities; contribute to conserving plant biodiversity and traditional knowledge. Modern medicinal know-how documentation may lead to the discovery of novel medications and help to conserve, manage and utilize plant resources in a sustainable manner. Current research status on ancient traditions and modern advancements about medicines used by the traditional folk healers are of great socio-economic significance to the world of medical science by identifying potential medicinal plants and revealing the therapeutic drug molecule to the modern civilization. This paper describes research done on traditional knowledge, family secrets of medical practitioners, and their approach to curing various ailments including the threats to herbal biodiversity in the rural and forest area. The ethnobotanical or medicinal survey approach should also emphasize on documentation of threats to the herbal biodiversity and provide suitable restoration approaches that prevent the extinction of certain valuable medicinal Plant species. Despite, phytochemical analysis, identification of key bioactive molecules, as well as investigation of their therapeutic potential for various diseases, are need of the hour for developing strategies for novel herbal drug molecules.
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Pages:922-927
How to cite this article:
Sudhama VN, Mani Ramakrishnan "Significance of documentation of traditional knowledge of herbal medicinal practitioners for the herbal drug discoveries-A comprehensive review ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 922-927
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