The study of medicinal plants and their properties is an important area in pharmacology and medicine. Traditional medicine has used plant materials for centuries to treat various diseases. Scientific research confirms the effectiveness of many such plants, making them promising for further study and drug development. Modern pharmacognosy methods, such as chromatographic analysis, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, allow for a deeper investigation of the active compounds in plants and their mechanisms of action on the body. This article reviews the most popular medicinal plants, their pharmacological properties, and the results of scientific research confirming their efficacy.

medicinal plants, traditional medicine, phytotherapy, scientific research.

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