Application of Nanotechnology in Enhancing Efficacy of African Herbal Medicines-A review
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2025
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MDPI
Abstract
African herbal medicine has been used for centuries as a means of treating various ailments.
However, limitations in the effectiveness and delivery of these herbal remedies have necessitated
exploration of alternative approaches to enhance their efficacy. Nanotechnology offers promising
solutions by providing novel methods for delivery, targeting, and controlled release of bioactive
compounds from the herbal medicines. This paper reviews application of nanotechnology in
improving the efficacy of African herbal medicine. The use of nanocarriers, such as liposomes, solid
lipid nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, and nano emulsions, to encapsulate and deliver
bioactive compounds have been discussed. Additionally, various nanotechnology-based strategies,
including surface modification, targeted drug delivery, and stimuli-responsive systems have also
been explored. Finally, the review has explored future perspective of African herbal medicine by
looking at their safety considerations, regulatory aspects, and commercialization potential. The
integration of nanotechnology applications with African herbal medicine has the potential to
revolutionize traditional healthcare practices in Africa, by providing cheaper and effective
therapeutic options to conventional medicines
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This research article was published by Preprints ,2025
Keywords
African herbal medicine, nanocarriers, nanotechnology, bioactive compounds, efficacy, drug delivery