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Nature initially aids organisms like bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals in their survival. As a latecomer, Homo sapiens gained the ability to observe, analyze, and utilize the skills of these living beings, leading to significant advancements over the past 10,000 years. Initially, these organisms were primarily used for food and lifestyle products, but their potential as powerful remedies became evident. Extracts from plants and fungi emerged as effective medicines, insecticides, repellents, and even weapons through the use of toxic compounds. In the last 110 years, the pharmaceutical industry has often imitated nature by synthesizing pure compounds from complex organic substances found in living organisms. While these products target specific ailments with fewer side effects, they also allow disease agents to develop resistances more easily. Consequently, after decades of successful chemotherapy, many treatments have become ineffective, prompting a resurgence of interest in natural remedies, especially in regions where synthetic drugs are unaffordable. This book highlights the promising applications of natural extracts from various organisms in treating infectious diseases, repelling parasites, aiding in diagnosis, promoting wound healing, and even assisting in criminal investigations. Through 15 chapters, it presents foundational research and demonstrates the potential for developing effective products derived from these