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Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants

Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants is a research topic within Complementary and alternative medicine. Science Explorer counts 15k research works in it since 1950. 10.1% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the therapeutic potential of Ayurvedic medicine, focusing on plants like Withania somnifera, Ocimum sanctum, and Terminalia chebula. The research covers a wide range of applications including immunomodulation, antioxidant effects, cancer inhibition, and neuroprotection. These studies provide scientific insights into the traditional use of herbal extracts for various health benefits.

  • Withania somnifera
  • Ocimum sanctum
  • Terminalia chebula
  • Immunomodulatory
  • Antioxidant
  • Cancer
  • Neuroprotective
  • Traditional Medicine
  • Herbal Extracts
  • Therapeutic Applications
Research works
15k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
1.5k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.1%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+53%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
India
79% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants
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