WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

Parikshit D. Shirure*, Sneha V. Jadhav, Nandini B. Bajaj, Supriya Y. Ingale, Shraddha K. Birajdar, Abhishek R. Bansode

ABSTRACT

Medicinal plants have been used for thousands of years across various cultures as a natural Source of healing and health maintenance. These plants contain bioactive compounds—such As alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, tannins, and essential oils—that can be used to prevent or treat a wide range of ailments. Traditional systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), And Unani heavily rely on the use of herbs and plants for therapeutic purposes. Even in Modern pharmacology, many pharmaceutical drugs are derived from compounds originally Found in plants—for example, aspirin from willow bark and quinine from the cinchona tree. Medicinal plants offer a more holistic and often safer approach to treatment, especially for Chronic conditions. They are also considered environmentally friendly and cost-effective, especially in rural and developing regions where access to modern healthcare is limited. Today, there is a growing global interest in herbal medicine, fueled by a renewed Appreciation for natural and sustainable health practices. However, the proper identification, Dosage, and preparation methods are crucial to ensure their effectiveness and safety. Medicinal plants are plants that have healing properties or exert beneficial pharmacological Effects on the human body. They have been an integral part of human culture and health care For millennia. From ancient civilizations like those in India, China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia to indigenous tribes around the world, people have relied on plants to treat illness, maintain Health, and support spiritual practices. These plants contain naturally occurring compounds known as phytochemicals, which Include alkaloids, terpenoids, phenolics, and flavonoids. These substances can have a wide Range of biological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, Antidiabetic, and anticancer effects.

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