Ancient Botanicals and the Skin: Defining Dermatologic Ethnophytoconvergence as a Translational Framework for Pharmacognosy

    December 2025 in “ JAAD reviews. ”
    Sandi Assaf, Peter Lio
    Studysummary This research discussed the historical use of plants as dermatologic remedies and how some botanicals independently gained recognition for their medicinal properties across cultures, contributing to the field of pharmacognosy and modern skincare.
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