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International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences Review Article
Exploring the biomedical applications of medicinal plants: A brief overview
Ramesh M, Rubala Nancy J, Lavanya R, Senthilkumar G P and Nazreen B
Year : 2025 | Pages: 99-103
Received on: 17/09/2025
Revised on: 20/10/2025
Accepted on: 25/10/2025
Published on: 12/11/2025
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Ramesh M, Rubala Nancy J, Lavanya R, Senthilkumar G P and Nazreen B( 2025).
Exploring the biomedical applications of medicinal plants: A brief overview
. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 10( 6), 99-103.
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Abstract
Medicinal plants have played a pivotal role in healthcare systems for centuries and continue to serve as a rich source of bioactive compounds with significant biomedical potential. This review provides a brief overview of the diverse applications of herbal plants in modern biomedicine, emphasizing their therapeutic, pharmacological, and preventive roles. Bioactive phytochemicals such as alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolics, and glycosides exhibit a wide range of biological activities including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and antidiabetic effects. The integration of traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches has enabled the discovery of novel drug candidates and the development of plant-based formulations with improved efficacy and safety profiles. Additionally, advancements in biotechnology and nanotechnology have enhanced the delivery and bioavailability of herbal compounds. Despite promising outcomes, challenges such as standardization, toxicity evaluation, and clinical validation remain critical for their large-scale biomedical application. This concise review highlights the growing importance of medicinal plants as sustainable resources for drug discovery and biomedical innovation.
Keywords
Medicinal plants, Biomedical applications, Phytochemicals, Therapeutic potential, Drug discovery.
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