THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF INSECTS IN MODERN MEDICINE: CURRENT ADVANCES AND CLINICAL PROSPECTS

Abstract

Bugs are used in medicines for years, and they are also trending in the latest medical care. Entomotherapy is a term that means using bugs to cure medical issues. Countless bugs are making natural chemicals that promote healing and fight infection.  Scientists have discovered that insects contain valuable substances that include enzymes, antimicrobial peptides, and other bioactive compounds. These substances help eliminate damaging bacteria, viruses, and parasites from the body. As a consequence, scientists think that the bugs may help humans in synthesizing innovative medicines. Many scientists have recently begun studying insects. Scientists try to identify the natural compound found in insects that will be helpful in drug making. Insects have various medicinal uses. The use of pests as herbal life is called. Some flies’ larvae have served as a case study in maggot therapy. These larvae clean up infections in wounds by munching on dead tissue and preventing the growth of bad bacteria. It reduces the chance of infection at the injury site and speeds healing. Various products such as silk, honey and bee venom obtained from bugs have been used in medicine traditionally and now. Using honey for burns or wounds is a common practice. It is well known for its bacterial properties. All insect species produce a variety of substances exhibiting antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties, making them an excellent source of new drug. Insects are a treasure trove of medical and drug research because of their incredible diversity and abundance in nature. To understand how insects create defensive compounds, researchers are continuously studying insect biology. As a result, it may be possible to use compounds in pharmaceuticals for use in humans. Medications of this sort may be useful for the treatment of diseases that are becoming difficult to treat.