Medicinal Plants and Their Role in Modern Traditional Medicine

This book offers a clear and insightful exploration of medicinal plants and their importance across both traditional healing practices and modern medical science. It introduces key plant species, their bioactive compounds, and the ways in which they support human health through anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and restorative properties. The book highlights how indigenous knowledge systems have shaped centuries of herbal medicine, while contemporary research continues to validate and refine these treatments. It also examines sustainable harvesting, ethical use of natural resources, and the growing global interest in plant-based therapies. Designed for students, researchers, and general readers, this work bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and current scientific understanding, showing how medicinal plants remain essential in preventive health, clinical research, and integrated medical approaches.

Pagina's: 96, Paperback, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing