Abstract

Globalization and multidrug resistance are amongst the factors implicated in the resurgence of infectious diseases in recent years. This has fostered a compelling need in drug discovery to replace (or supplement) existing schedules. The floral biodiversity has been identified as a viable resource platform due to its inimitable chemical characteristics as well as the presence of numerous of its members in traditional medicinal approaches towards these diseases. Whilst the plant family Amaryllidaceae is conventionally associated with cancer and motor-neuron disease therapies, this survey shows that it has a significant presence in the remediation of infections and infection-related ailments. This verifiable indigenous knowledge could amplify efforts towards the identification of the active chemical constituents.

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