Cosmeceutical Role of Medicinal Plants and Herbs: Therapeutic and Cosmetic Perspectives

Introduction The intersection of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals has given rise to the rapidly evolving field of cosmeceuticals, where bioactive ingredients derived from medicinal plants and herbs serve both therapeutic and aesthetic purposes. Cosmeceuticals represent a unique category of topical products that transcend traditional cosmetics by incorporating biologically active compounds capable of influencing skin structure and function at the cellular level…

Import substitution within the framework of global trade in Medicinal Plants: A potential consideration for homologated phytomedicines in Cameroon

INTRODUCTION Import substitution is a well-intended economic concept geared towards meeting the needs of a wider sector of a nation’s general demand for goods (production and imports), by her self-domestic production [1, 2]. Import substitution within the framework of the medicinal plants sector has generated more interest in Cameroon as the country reflects on her vision 2035 economic plan. Efforts…

Nigella sativa in Traditional and Modern Medicine: Pharmacological Evidence and Future Prospects

Introduction Over the past two decades, there has been a growing global interest in alternative and traditional systems of medicine, as many individuals increasingly seek natural therapeutic options alongside or in place of conventional allopathic treatments, particularly for chronic diseases [1-5]. Traditional medical systems such as Unani, Ayurveda, and Siddha continue to play a significant role in healthcare due to…