Natural product medicines: A literature update
Journal Title: The Journal of Phytopharmacology - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 6
Abstract
Natural products represent major approach for the discovery and development of new drugs. An updated review on the natural products is lacking in the literature. So, in the present review, an attempt has made to pool the source of current natural product information for health care professionals, to update the detailed information about natural products, to generate data bank on latest medical and scientific studies on natural products, including medically active foods (nutraceuticals).
Authors and Affiliations
Refaz Ahmad Dar, Mohd Shahnawaz, Saika Rasool, Parvaiz Hassan Qazi
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