Carbon Nanostructures and Medicinal Plants

Abstract

<div>It has been a decade since the widespread usage of carbon nanostructures</div><div>(CNSs) in biomedical research. A few examples are the use of CNSs in medication, for</div><div>protein administration and in instruments to provide nucleic acids to treat cancer and</div><div>other chronic diseases. The near-infrared optical characteristics of CNSs allowed them</div><div>to be used in diagnostics and in non-invasive and very sensitive imaging equipment. In</div><div>recent years, the scientific and industrial sectors have paid increasing attention to the</div><div>physical and chemical properties of various nanomaterials. Structure, electronics,</div><div>water, and more may all be derived from them. This chapter will focus on carbon</div><div>nanomaterials and related nanostructures, which are designed to give the most up-t-</div><div>-date research results. There is a broad acceptance of traditional medicine in many</div><div>societies, with over 60 percent of the world's population and over 80 percent of the</div><div>population in developing countries depending on medicinal plants for medical reasons.</div><div>Among the many reasons for this are the ease of use, affordability, and low cost. It is</div><div>believed that nanotechnology will play a significant role in medicinal plant research</div><div>and drug delivery in the near future. These nano-drug delivery devices may boost the</div><div>activity of medicinal plants, but also solve some of their limitations. Nanocarriers</div><div>aiding in the treatment of cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses by</div><div>delivering herbal chemicals will also be discussed in this chapter.</div>