Medicinal plants are plants that contain naturally occurring compounds used to prevent, relieve, or treat illness, or to promote health. Used by cultures around the world for thousands of years, they form the basis of traditional medicine and remain an important source of modern pharmaceuticals, since many drugs are…
Medicinal plants are plants that contain naturally occurring compounds used to prevent, relieve, or treat illness, or to promote health. Used by cultures around the world for thousands of years, they form the basis of traditional medicine and remain an important source of modern pharmaceuticals, since many drugs are derived from or inspired by plant constituents. The therapeutic value of medicinal plants comes from their phytochemicals, including phenolic compounds, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenes, and essential oils, which can have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal, and other biological activities. Identifying and characterising these active constituents through phytochemical screening, extraction, and pharmacognostic evaluation is central to validating traditional uses and discovering new applications. Within the field of antioxidant research, medicinal plants are studied for their capacity to neutralise free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, with Antioxidant Activity often correlated to total phenolic and flavonoid content. Research relevant to this topic has examined the antioxidant and phytochemical properties of plants such as liquorice, curry leaf, and Argemone, the antimycotic and antibacterial activity of leaf extracts, the traditional uses and pharmacognosy of various species, and the role of essential oils. This page brings together peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to medicinal plants, their phytochemicals, and Antioxidant Activity.
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