Abstract
Undoubtedly, defining traditional medicine is a complicated task. Since ancient times, numerous natural remedies and herbal medicines have been used continuously to treat aches and medical ailments. In modern times, plants, oil extracts, and their mixtures have been nanofabricated into many more medical drugs, and traditional medicine is still often used rather than modern medicine. The necessity and importance of traditional medicines for societies with different cultures and climates can be seen within the market. This chapter illustrates nanodrug-delivery approaches that address the shortcomings of conventional drug-delivery systems. The unique advantages of nano-herbal medicine, such as curing different diseases with far fewer adverse effects like toxicity, greater compatibility, and better therapeutic effects, are highlighted. Applying nanotechnology to solve the limitations of herbal-based drugs (phytoconstituents) is also discussed in detail. The chapter focuses on herbal nanoformulations, nanoparticle/herbal drug-loading techniques, and applications for treating within the varied fields of wound healing, cancer treatment, tissue engineering, antioxidants, and toxicity issues.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Bionanotechnology |
| Subtitle of host publication | Emerging Applications of Bionanomaterials |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 491-530 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128239155 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780128242209 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2022 |
Keywords
- Drug-delivery system
- Herbal medicine
- Herbal nanoformulations
- Phytoconstituent
