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What is the science-based approach to the use of medicinal plant treatment and prevention of diseases called?
What is the science-based approach to the use of medicinal plant treatment and prevention of diseases called?
Which term refers to the study of the use of extracts from natural origin as medicines or health-promoting agents?
Which term refers to the study of the use of extracts from natural origin as medicines or health-promoting agents?
Why are plants commonly used in phytotherapy?
Why are plants commonly used in phytotherapy?
What is the main difference between phytotherapy and herbalism?
What is the main difference between phytotherapy and herbalism?
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Why do plant secondary metabolites have biological activity in animals?
Why do plant secondary metabolites have biological activity in animals?
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Which term refers to the study of the use of extracts from natural origin as medicines or health-promoting agents?
Which term refers to the study of the use of extracts from natural origin as medicines or health-promoting agents?
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What is the main difference between phytotherapy and herbalism?
What is the main difference between phytotherapy and herbalism?
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What is the science-based approach to the use of medicinal plant treatment and prevention of diseases called?
What is the science-based approach to the use of medicinal plant treatment and prevention of diseases called?
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Why are plants commonly used in phytotherapy?
Why are plants commonly used in phytotherapy?
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Why do plant secondary metabolites have biological activity in animals?
Why do plant secondary metabolites have biological activity in animals?
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Study Notes
Phytotherapy and Herbalism
- Phytotherapy refers to the science-based approach to the use of medicinal plant treatment and prevention of diseases.
- The study of the use of extracts from natural origin as medicines or health-promoting agents is called phytotherapy.
- Plants are commonly used in phytotherapy because they have evolved to produce chemical compounds that defend against pathogens, pests, and environmental stressors, which can be beneficial to humans.
- The main difference between phytotherapy and herbalism is that phytotherapy is a science-based approach, whereas herbalism is a traditional practice that often relies on folklore and anecdotal evidence.
- Plant secondary metabolites have biological activity in animals because they can interact with biological molecules, such as enzymes, receptors, and proteins, to produce a specific effect.
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Test your knowledge on Phytotherapy and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) with this quiz! Learn about the use of natural extracts as medicines and health-promoting agents. Explore the differences between conventional medicine and phytotherapy.
