Cognate and cognitive ecopharmacognosy — in an anthropogenic era

Publication date: Available online 17 October 2016 Source:Phytochemistry Letters Author(s): Geoffrey A. Cordell The vibrant future of pharmacognosy is discussed in terms of sustainable development. The future role of biologically active natural products is presented with respect to the time and consciousness required to contemplate the continuing future strategies for ecopharmacognosy to be impactful. Integration of allied sciences and technologies through regulatory harmonization, international collaboration, and translation of holistic quality control techniques to manufacturers, is essential to achieve higher levels of quality, safe, effective, and consistent (QSEC) traditional medicine products in global primary health care. Structured and highly focused research and development initiatives are needed to address chasmal gaps in global health care, particularly in light of ongoing changes in climate and the implications for disease demographics. Graphical abstract

Source: Phytochemistry Letters - October 28, 2016 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research