Author: Dr. Ritu Sharma, Dr. Anil Verma
Abstract: Traditional medicine has been a cornerstone of healthcare systems worldwide for centuries, providing valuable therapeutic knowledge derived from natural sources. In recent decades, there has been a resurgence of interest in traditional medicine as a promising avenue for drug discovery, particularly in the search for novel bioactive compounds. The integration of ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, and modern drug development techniques offers opportunities to harness the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants, herbs, and natural formulations. This paper explores the role of traditional medicine in drug discovery, examines the methodologies used for identifying active compounds, highlights the challenges and limitations in translating traditional knowledge into modern therapeutics, and discusses the future scope of integrating traditional medicine with contemporary pharmaceutical research.
Keywords:- Traditional medicine, drug discovery, phytochemicals, ethnopharmacology, bioactive compounds, natural products, therapeutic potential.
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