DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -It is widely accepted that more than 80% of drug substances are either directly derived from natural products or developed from a natural compound [18].

Detailed explanation-2: -Classes. The broadest definition of natural product is anything that is produced by life, and includes the likes of biotic materials (e.g. wood, silk), bio-based materials (e.g. bioplastics, cornstarch), bodily fluids (e.g. milk, plant exudates), and other natural materials (e.g. soil, coal).

Detailed explanation-3: -Products derived from plants include soaps, shampoos, perfumes, cosmetics, paint, varnish, turpentine, rubber, latex, lubricants, linoleum, plastics, inks, and gums. Renewable fuels from plants include firewood, peat and other biofuels.