In recent decades, science has made significant progress in the synthesis of new pharmaceuticals based on natural substances. This discovery opens up new possibilities for treating diseases and ensuring better health for people.

Natural substances are substances that occur in nature, such as plant extracts, microorganisms, and animal products. Many of these substances have beneficial properties that can be used in medicine. However, they cannot always be used directly because they may have side effects or are not effective in treating certain diseases.

The synthesis of new pharmaceuticals based on natural substances involves changing the molecular structure of natural substances to obtain a more effective and safer drug. This can be done by changing some groups of atoms in the molecule, changing the length of chains, or adding new groups.

For example, a few years ago, it was discovered that an extract from the bark of the Pacara earleaf tree had potential efficacy in treating depression. However, the extract also contained other substances that could have side effects. To reduce the risk of side effects, a new drug was synthesized based on this extract. As a result, a new molecule was created that had the same beneficial properties as the extract, but with a higher degree of safety.