Patrick Odey
A professor of Organic Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry, University of Uyo, Bassey Antia, has called on the government and its agencies to support the funding of research into medicinal plants in the country.
He said such support could lead to the production of standardised and verified plant medicinals to cure various ailments suffered by the people.
Anita made the recommendation while delivering the 105th inaugural lecture of the University titled ” Natural Products Chemistry: Where the Mysteries of the Natural World Manifest in Atoms Molecules and Ions” on Friday, September 27, 2024.
He said, “Since Medicinal from plants show enormous potential to improve the health and well-being of consumers; government or her agencies should support research into our medicinal plants as this might lead to the production of standardized and verified plant medicinal.
“This will assist to increase the armamentarium of therapeutic agents available in our environment for the alleviation and possible cure of various ailments”
He also recommended that excellent facilities be provided at research Institutions as well as Universities and trained scientists to handle them, adding that such would enable researchers to find functions for numerous natural products in the environment
“It is obvious from the research findings that excellent facilities must be provided in our research Institutions and universities and competent scientists trained internationally to handle these facilities. That will enable us to find functions for the various natural products in our natural environment” Antia added.
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