Introduction
This special issue aims to bridge the gap between traditional knowledge and modern scientific validation of nutraceuticals. It focuses on the transformation of traditional food-based remedies and plant-derived compounds into targeted therapeutic agents backed by pharmacological, biochemical, and clinical evidence. The issue seeks to highlight innovative approaches that translate ethnomedicinal wisdom into science-driven, disease-specific nutraceutical applications.
The issue will cover interdisciplinary research that integrates ethnopharmacology, functional food science, pharmacognosy, and clinical nutrition to explore how traditional nutraceuticals can evolve into validated therapeutic interventions. Emphasis will be placed on mechanistic studies, biomolecular targets, formulation development, and clinical potential in chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, inflammation, neurodegeneration, and metabolic syndrome.
Keywords
Traditional Medicine, Nutraceuticals, Functional Food, Ethnopharmacology, Targeted Therapy, Evidence-Based Natural Products
Sub-topics
- Ethnobotanical Insights and Their Modern Therapeutic Translation
- Mechanistic Studies of Traditional Nutraceuticals in Targeted Diseases
- Biomolecular Targets and Pathways Modulated by Traditional Phytocompounds
- Standardization and Quality Control of Traditional Nutraceuticals
- Functional Foods Derived from Traditional Dietary Practices
- Clinical Evidence Supporting Traditional Plant-Based Formulations
- Formulation Technologies for Enhancing Bioavailability and Targeting
- Challenges in Regulatory Approval and Global Harmonization of Traditional Nutraceuticals
