Abstract
Over the last few decades, there has been a surge in the popularity of herbal medicine due to extensive research in traditional medicine. These organic bioactive compounds or agents include alkaloids, glycosides, coumarins, flavonoids, terpenoids, carbohydrates, and essential oils derived from plant sources that exhibit various biological functions. The phytomolecules obtained from herbal resources are widely used to treat multiple diseases and used as antioxidants, anticancer agents, agents for cardiovascular and central nervous system ailments, antidiabetic agents, antimicrobials, and so on. This review article offers a comprehensive overview of phytomolecules and their potential for healthcare. It explores the traditional use of medicinal plants and herbs for treating various ailments and the scientific rationale for their use as nutraceuticals. The article also presents the classification of herbal biomolecules, and the methods used for their extraction, purification, and characterization.
Keywords
Herbal medicine, Phytomedicine, Bioactive compounds, Nutraceuticals, Chronic diseases