The Role of Medicinal Plants in Health and Diseases
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactives and Nutraceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 37
Special Issue Editor
Interests: analytical chemistry; medicinal chemistry; organic chemistry; spectroscopy; foods; health; chromatography; medicinal plants; applied chemistry; characterization; agro-food engineering
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Medicinal plants have long served as a cornerstone of traditional healing systems and continue to play a vital role in modern healthcare. Their rich diversity of bioactive compounds offers invaluable opportunities for discovering novel therapeutic agents and improving existing treatments. As global interest in natural products grows, scientific research has intensified to better understand the pharmacological mechanisms, clinical relevance, and safety profiles of medicinal plants. This Special Issue, “The Role of Medicinal Plants in Health and Diseases,” aims to highlight recent advances in phytochemistry, pharmacology, and evidence-based applications of medicinal plants across a wide range of diseases. We welcome high-quality original research papers, systematic reviews, and critical perspectives that deepen our understanding of plant-derived compounds and their therapeutic potential. By bringing together interdisciplinary studies, this Issue seeks to promote innovation and support the integration of medicinal plant research into mainstream healthcare.
Prof. Dr. Hamza El Moudden
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- medicinal plants
- phytochemicals
- natural products
- pharmacological activity
- herbal medicine
- drug discovery
- traditional medicine
- therapeutic potential
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