strategy
Studying medicinal plants
Synonyms:
Researching medicinal plants Context:
There is a need for countries, endowed with rich biological diversity and steeped in a traditional healing culture, to develop the economic potential of their medicinally useful plants. Nearly one quarter of medicine prescribed in the United States of America are of plant origin, with the market for plant-derived pharmaceuticals estimated at US$9 billion per year in the United States alone.
Implementation:
In Malaysia the roots of tongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia) contain biologically active compounds which have the potential to be developed as antimalarial drug. The crude extract of the bark of bintangor (Calophyllum lanigerum) contains the active component against the HIV virus.
Broader:
Studying medicineResearching healthExpanding research on plantsIncreasing research on non-wood forest resources Facilitates:
Growing medicinal herbsProtecting medicinal plantsMaking effective use of medicinal plants Organizations:
GA - Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research Scientific, Technical and Research Commission of the Organization of African Unity Arab Company for Drug Industries and Medical Appliances Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Spices and Other Natural Products Subjects:
Plant Life → PlantsResearch, Standards → Study
Research, Standards → Research
Health Care → Pharmacy
Type Classification:
G: Very Specific strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
