Natural resources
Natural Resources (Medicine)
Natural Resources (pronunciation: /ˈnætʃərəl ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/) in the context of medicine, refers to the naturally occurring substances that are used in the creation, development, and research of medical treatments, therapies, and drugs.
Etymology
The term "Natural Resources" is derived from the Middle English word "naturel", meaning inherent, and the Latin word "res", meaning thing or object. The term as a whole refers to the inherent things or objects that are found in nature.
Related Terms
- Pharmacognosy: The study of medicinal drugs derived from plants or other natural sources.
- Herbal Medicine: The study and use of medicinal properties of plants.
- Bioprospecting: The process of discovery and commercialization of new products based on biological resources.
- Ethnopharmacology: The study of the use of plants by indigenous cultures for medical purposes.
Usage in Medicine
Natural resources play a crucial role in the field of medicine. Many of the drugs and treatments used today are derived from natural resources. For example, the Aspirin, a common pain reliever, is derived from the bark of the willow tree. Similarly, Penicillin, the first antibiotic, was derived from a type of mold.
Natural resources are also used in the research and development of new treatments and therapies. For instance, the Cancer drug Paclitaxel is derived from the bark of the Pacific yew tree.
In addition to their use in drug development, natural resources are also used in the creation of medical equipment and supplies. For example, latex, a natural resource derived from the rubber tree, is used in the production of medical gloves and other protective equipment.
See Also
- List of plants used in herbalism
- List of traditional medicine products
- List of pharmaceutical drugs derived from plants
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Natural resources
- Wikipedia's article - Natural resources
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