Animal Self-Medication with Plants
Did you know that humans are not alone in self-medicating with natural remedies? I delve into intriguing instances of insects and primates using medicinal plants to heal and prevent diseases.
Today, chemicals derived from plants or developed based on the structures of plant compounds serve as vital drugs in various fields, including pain management, oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology, dermatology, and many more. To understand the current role of plants in medicine, it is imperative to first grasp their longstanding and essential signific…
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