PHYTOTHERAPY: NATURAL?

We have an image on our homepage showcasing plants surrounded by chemical formulas titled“Explore exceptional biochemical complexes.” Our web manager, who was responsible for its integration, shared their feedback:

                                                                 

“The image looks good, but it may not appeal to those seeking natural remedies as it has a chemical aspect.” We were glad to see that our intended effect was achieved as we wanted to convey that natural and chemical concepts are not contradictory. It is important to note that the words “chemical” or “chemistry” are inherently natural and exist in nature.

 

Chemistry is a natural science that studies compounds in matter, their properties, and behavior under different circumstances. It is worth considering that humans cannot imagine or fabricate anything from nothing.

What you might perceive as opposite to nature is actually “synthetic,” not chemical. There are natural chemical substances and synthetic chemical substances that are often directly extracted from nature or mimic natural molecules through hemisynthesis.

What characterizes herbal or plant medicine is the abundance of natural treatments it offers. It is a valuable source of biochemical substances that has inspired scientists for years. Its efficacy is evidenced by the fact that 40% of Vidal’s drugs are plant extracts, while the rest are either copies through hemisynthesis or new molecules inspired by the study of natural biochemicals.

• Through synergy and extraction,

• In vivo and in vitro environments

For instance, did you know that the molecule most discussed during the 2020 pandemic, “Covid-19,” was developed from quinine isolated in 1820 from the bark of the Cinchona Officinalis tree? This tree had long been used for extractive chemistry against malaria.

According to Dr. Jean Valnet, a surgeon and plant specialist, “All doctors, like Mr. Jourdain, do herbal medicine without knowing it.” Contrary to the belief that plants can only act in prevention or long-term treatments, they can also work rapidly in many situations, sometimes even immediately.