Traditional therapeutic plants adopting biotechnological approaches: An overview

Abstract

The kingdom Plantae harbour’s an immense number of potential drugs, and the significance of traditional medicines is increasingly acknowledged. The primary origin of herbal supplements, which have been utilized in traditional medical systems since antiquity, is the vast array of plant species found worldwide. Prior to the advancement of medicine, human beings often utilized plants as basic remedies. The advent of novel technology has fundamentally transformed the process of screening natural items for the purpose of developing new pharmaceuticals. By employing those tools, researchers conduct studies to screen novel compounds utilizing software and databases, thereby establishing natural products as a significant reservoir for drug discovery. In order to benefit both the scientific community and society at large, the review sought to outline the significance of traditional medicinal plants and the adoption of diverse contemporary biotechnological approaches.