Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Properties of Medicinal Plants

Dear Colleagues,

Several secondary metabolites from medicinal plants have been used by mankind for centuries as therapeutic agents. These secondary metabolites often called phytomedicines contain chemical compounds that act on the animal body to prevent disorders and to restore or maintain health. The secondary metabolites or phytomedicines are usually multifunctional compounds in nature, capable of exhibiting several pharmacological properties. Hence extracts of medicinal plants often interfere with several animal organs, tissues, cells and molecular targets, resulting in restoration of health or relieving symptoms of ailments or diseases. Researchers around the world are therefore, evaluating the concentration of phytochemicals in medicinal plants, the appropriate dosages and frequency, and the most effective method of administration of traditional medicines. Exploration of the phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of medicinal plants may lead to the discovery of new remedies health promoting products or pharmaceutical drugs.

In this Special Issue, we would like to invite scientists to submit research manuscripts, reviews, mini-reviews, opinions and short communications that focus on medicinal plants, phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of medicinal plants, clinical trials, quality control, safety, toxicity and efficacy evaluations of medicinal plant.

Prof. Dr. Alfred Maroyi
Guest Editor

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