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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Refaz Ahmad Dar, Mohd Shahnawaz, Saika Rasool, Parvaiz Hassan Qazi (2017). Natural product medicines: A literature update. The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 6(6), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-49763