ECOPHARMACOGNOSY – WHY NATURAL PRODUCTS MATTER – NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE
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https://doi.org/10.69598/tbps.13.1.1-9Keywords:
ecopharmacognosy, traditional medicine, integrated technologies, future challengesAbstract
The new term “ecopharmacognosy” reflects the need to focus on the sustainable development of biologically active natural resources, now and for future generations. Conceptually, it provides both a philosophical and a practical framework through which techniques, applications, and scientific perspectives can be reconsidered and developed to enhance the sustainability and quality of products globally and assure beneficial outcomes. In this brief review, selected aspects of ecopharmacognosy in the future development of natural products for society, particularly for patient health care, based on a holistic approach to technology integration, are presented.
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CORDELL, G. A. (2018). ECOPHARMACOGNOSY – WHY NATURAL PRODUCTS MATTER – NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE. Thai Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 13(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.69598/tbps.13.1.1-9
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