From the Field into the Lab: Contribution of Traditional Knowledge to Modern Medicine

The contribution of traditional knowledge to modern medicine has been recognized as it provides valuable clues the scientific community for drug discovery. Although western science was reluctant recognize its until recently, there is growing interest in recent years. There are well-established cases from around world that have led also a huge potential explore this area Nepal. In short communication, we discussed some examples source discovery, and prospects bioprospecting We hope brief article readers outside biodiversity domain.