In the field of traditional medicine, the use of plant-derived compounds for therapeutic purposes traces back centuries, forming the backbone of many cultural healing practices around the world. Recent scientific endeavors have rejuvenated interest in these biological powerhouses, particularly highlighting the crucial role of natural products in offering potential health benefits. Among these, the employment of sophisticated analytical techniques such as chromatography, metabolomics, and pharmacokinetics has paved the way for a deeper understanding and enhanced efficacy of medicinal plants.
This Research Topic aims to systematically identify active compounds in medicinal plants, explore their biological mechanisms, and evaluate their potential therapeutic effects. The goal is to leverage state-of-the-art technologies to unearth the secrets held by traditional remedies and transform them into evidence-based medical treatments.
To ensure a focused and efficient exploration, the investigation limits its study to the utility and implications of specific analytical techniques:
- Chromatographic Analysis: Highlighting the usage of various forms including HPLC, LC-MS, and GC-MS to segregate and study bioactive components from complex plant matrices.
- Metabolomics: Delving into the metabolic profiles that detail the active compounds and their possible effects using NMR and MS approaches.
- Pharmacokinetics: Understanding the interaction of these compounds with biological systems, providing insight into their absorption, metabolism, and eventual bodily excretion.
To gather further insights in this challenging field, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Innovative extraction techniques for higher efficacy in compound isolation.
- Comparative studies on the pharmacological impacts of traditionally used versus scientifically validated plant components.
- Integration of traditional knowledge with modern scientific techniques in drug development.
- Ecological impacts on the phytochemical variability of medicinal plants.
- Case studies on the clinical application of pharmacokinetics in natural medicine.
- Advances in chromatographic technology and their implications for future medicinal plant research.
Through such comprehensive study and collaborative research efforts, this Research Topic aims to bridge the gap between traditional herbal remedies and contemporary medical science, establishing a profound comprehension and application of natural medicine.
Keywords:
chromatography, metabolomics, quality control, natural medicine, pharmacokinetics, herbal medicine, traditional medicine
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
In the field of traditional medicine, the use of plant-derived compounds for therapeutic purposes traces back centuries, forming the backbone of many cultural healing practices around the world. Recent scientific endeavors have rejuvenated interest in these biological powerhouses, particularly highlighting the crucial role of natural products in offering potential health benefits. Among these, the employment of sophisticated analytical techniques such as chromatography, metabolomics, and pharmacokinetics has paved the way for a deeper understanding and enhanced efficacy of medicinal plants.
This Research Topic aims to systematically identify active compounds in medicinal plants, explore their biological mechanisms, and evaluate their potential therapeutic effects. The goal is to leverage state-of-the-art technologies to unearth the secrets held by traditional remedies and transform them into evidence-based medical treatments.
To ensure a focused and efficient exploration, the investigation limits its study to the utility and implications of specific analytical techniques:
- Chromatographic Analysis: Highlighting the usage of various forms including HPLC, LC-MS, and GC-MS to segregate and study bioactive components from complex plant matrices.
- Metabolomics: Delving into the metabolic profiles that detail the active compounds and their possible effects using NMR and MS approaches.
- Pharmacokinetics: Understanding the interaction of these compounds with biological systems, providing insight into their absorption, metabolism, and eventual bodily excretion.
To gather further insights in this challenging field, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Innovative extraction techniques for higher efficacy in compound isolation.
- Comparative studies on the pharmacological impacts of traditionally used versus scientifically validated plant components.
- Integration of traditional knowledge with modern scientific techniques in drug development.
- Ecological impacts on the phytochemical variability of medicinal plants.
- Case studies on the clinical application of pharmacokinetics in natural medicine.
- Advances in chromatographic technology and their implications for future medicinal plant research.
Through such comprehensive study and collaborative research efforts, this Research Topic aims to bridge the gap between traditional herbal remedies and contemporary medical science, establishing a profound comprehension and application of natural medicine.
Keywords:
chromatography, metabolomics, quality control, natural medicine, pharmacokinetics, herbal medicine, traditional medicine
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.