The emergence of the global pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) represented one of the most profound public health crises of the twenty-first century. First identified in late 2019, the virus rapidly spread across continents, causing widespread morbidity, mortality, and unprecedented disruption of social and [...]
Natural products have historically played a crucial role in the development of pharmacology and drug discovery. Many modern pharmaceuticals originate from compounds first identified in plants, highlighting the profound therapeutic potential of phytochemicals. Among the numerous plant-derived bioactive compounds, flavonoids represent one of the most extensively studied groups due to [...]
Medicinal plants have played a foundational role in the development of pharmacology and modern therapeutics. Across civilizations and cultures, plants have served not only as sources of nutrition but also as invaluable remedies for a wide range of diseases. Even in contemporary medicine, a considerable proportion of pharmaceuticals originate directly [...]