Medicine is the testament to the virtue of human innovation - a collective desire to reduce the burden of disease and an ever evolving journey to enhance the quality of human health. The origin of medicines can be traced back to ancient times when human began to use the natural resources to treat injuries and illness. Highly developed and documented evidences of medicinal practices comes from the world’s most ancient civilisations such as Egypt, India, China and Greece1. Traditional Chinese medicine2, which dates back more than 2,500 years, used a combination of herbs, acupuncture, and other techniques to treat a wide range of conditions. An ancient Indian system of medication Ayurveda3, dating back to 5000 years, also relies on natural substances such as herbs, minerals, and animal products for treating illnesses.