Advances In Medicinal Plants

Author : Dinesh Chandra Agrawal,Hsin-Sheng Tsay,Lie-Fen Shyur,Yang-Chang Wu,Sheng-Yang Wang
Publisher : Springer
Page : 547 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811059780

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Medicinal Plants and Fungi: Recent Advances in Research and Development by Dinesh Chandra Agrawal,Hsin-Sheng Tsay,Lie-Fen Shyur,Yang-Chang Wu,Sheng-Yang Wang Pdf

This book highlights the latest international research on different aspects of medicinal plants and fungi. Studies over the last decade have demonstrated that bioactive compounds isolated from medicinal fungi have promising antitumor, cardiovascular, immunomodulatory, anti-allergic, anti-diabetic, and hepatoprotective properties. In the light of these studies, the book includes chapters (mostly review articles) by eminent researchers from twelve countries across the globe working in different disciplines of medicinal plants and fungi. It discusses topics such as the prevention of major neurodegenerative and neurotoxic mechanisms by Centella asiatica; the medicinal properties and therapeutic applications of several mushrooms species found in different parts of the world; and fungal endophytes as a source of bioactive metabolites including anticancer and cardioprotective agents. There are also chapters on strategies for identifying bioactive secondary metabolites of fungal origin; the use of genomic information to explore the biotechnological potential of medicinal mushrooms; and solid state fermentation of agro-industrial and forestry residues for the production of medicinal mushrooms. It is a valuable resource for the researchers, professionals and students working in the area of medicinal plants and fungi.

Author : Sandhya Agrawal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Medicinal plants
ISBN : 1441651292

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Advances in Medicinal Plants by Sandhya Agrawal Pdf

Author : Hsin-Sheng Tsay,Lie-Fen Shyur,Dinesh Chandra Agrawal,Yang-Chang Wu,Sheng-Yang Wang
Publisher : Springer
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811010859

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Medicinal Plants - Recent Advances in Research and Development by Hsin-Sheng Tsay,Lie-Fen Shyur,Dinesh Chandra Agrawal,Yang-Chang Wu,Sheng-Yang Wang Pdf

Since ancient times, plants have been used as a prime natural source of alternative medicines and have played an important role in our lives. The old tradition of medicinal plant application has turned into a highly profitable business in the global market, resulting in the release of a large number of herbal products. People have tried to find different sources of medicines to alleviate pain and cure different illnesses. Due to severe constraints of synthetic drugs and the increasing contraindications of their usage, there is a growing interest world over in the usage of natural products based on medicinal herbs, hence, there is an ever expanding market of herbs and herbal based medicinal preparations all over the world. This has culminated into an exponential increase in number of research groups in different geographical locations and generation of volume of research data in the field in a short span of time. The path breaking advancement in research methods and interdisciplinary approaches is giving birth to newer perspectives. Therefore, it becomes imperative to keep pace with the advancement in research and development in the field of medicinal herbs. There are a large number of researchers in different parts of the world working on various aspects of medicinal plants and ‘herbal medicines’. The idea is to bring their recent research work into light in the form of a book. The proposed book contains chapters by the eminent researchers in different countries and working with different disciplines of medicinal plants. Articles pertain to different disciplines such as: 1. Resources and conservation of medicinal plants 2. Biosynthesis and metabolic engineering of medicinal plants 3. Tissue culture, propagation and bioreactor technology of medicinal plants 4. Phytochemical research on medicinal plants 5. Herbal medicines and plant-derived agents in cancer prevention and therapy 6. Herbal medicines and plant-derived agents in metabolic syndrome management 7. Herbal medicines and plant-derived agents in modulation of immune-related disorders 8. Herbal medicines and hepatotoxicity The book will prove itself an asset for the researchers, professionals and also students in the area of medicinal plants and mechanism of their action.

Author : Subramayam Vemulpad,Joanne Jamie
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781482243598

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Recent Advances in Plant-Based, Traditional, and Natural Medicines by Subramayam Vemulpad,Joanne Jamie Pdf

The purpose of this book is to discuss several medicinal plants to find wider application in the domain of medicinal, clinical, and pharmaceutical treatment. Recent Advances in Plant-Based, Traditional, and Natural Medicines serves as a useful source of ideas and an inspiration for further cell and molecular biology research toward developing drugs and treatments from these traditional and plant-based remedies. The book covers a variety of topics and: • Considers the current state of research of traditional and plant-based medicines • Covers the current status of ethnomedicine and medicinal plant discovery • Presents the clinical applications of traditional and plant-based medicines

Author : Amritesh C. Shukla,Sunita Facknath,Debashis Mandal,Bernadette Montanari
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 884 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781003838500

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Advances in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants by Amritesh C. Shukla,Sunita Facknath,Debashis Mandal,Bernadette Montanari Pdf

This new two-volume book categorically provides detailed information on highly demanded and medicinally important plants and their natural habits and habitats, taxonomy, cultivation practices, essential oils, active ingredients, biomolecules, modes of action, drug development, and value additions for marketing purpose. Examples of such plants include Achillea spp. (yarrow), Acorus calamus (sweet flag), Ocimum spp. (basil), Dioscorea spp., Eucalyptus spp., Commiphora spp. (guggul), Kaempferia galanga (aromatic ginger), and Lavandula spp. (lavender). Many others are included in the volume as well. With contributions from international experts, these two volumes present chapters that detail the history of these major medicinal and aromatic plants and also report on systematic botany, advanced production and propagation technologies, plant nutrition, moisture management, intercultivation, plant protection, postharvest technology, processing-value addition, and marketing trade. Further, the book presents promising low-cost and ecofriendly plant products and biomolecules, which are free from side-effects for use as pharmaceuticals and herbal drugs. The most ancient form of medical therapies involving herbs has been neglected for a few decades back and has regained enormous popularity because of the effectiveness and fewer hazardous properties of many medicinal and aromatic plants. Nature has all sorts of protective medicinal compounds within its huge bioresources, which are still being identified for beneficial health purposes. Herbs containing aromatic properties because of their essential oils also have medicinal uses apart from being used as dependable sources of natural fragrance for cosmetics, perfumery, and food industries competing with synthetic aroma chemicals. These volumes will be an excellent and comprehensive compendium for academicians and professionals working in plant resources. The compilation will also be valuable for students, researchers, medical practitioners, farmers, entrepreneurs, traders, industrialists, and NGOs who are involved in research and development and production and pharmaceutics of medicinally important plants.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123947994

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Recent Trends in Medicinal Plants Research by Anonim Pdf

Plants and other living organisms have great potential to treat human disease. There are two distinct types of biomedical research that seek to develop this potential. One type of research explores the value of medicinal plants as traditionally used and studies of these plants have the potential to determine which plants are most potent, optimize dosages and dose forms, and identify safety risks. Another type of research uses bioassays to identify single molecules from plants that have interesting bioactivities in isolation and might be useful lead compounds for the development of pharmaceutical drugs. This new volume of Advances in Botanical Research covers the recent trends in Medicinal Plants Research over 11 chapters. Topics that are covered include Development of Drugs from Plants – Regulation and Evaluation, Chinese Herbal Medicines for Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Taxol, camptothecin and beyond for cancer therapy. Covers the recent trends in medicinal plants research over 11 chapters Topics that are covered include Development of Drugs from Plants – Regulation and Evaluation, Chinese Herbal Medicines for Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Taxol, camptothecin and beyond for cancer therapy

Author : Lyle E. Craker,James E. Simon
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Angiosperms
ISBN : 1560220430

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Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants by Lyle E. Craker,James E. Simon Pdf

As in previous volumes, readers will find a multidisciplinary forum for communicating knowledge related to the botany, horticulture, and pharmacology of herbs, spices, and medicinal plants. While magical and mystical powers have been associated with these plants through the ages, continued investigations in such areas as production, nomenclature, uses, chemical constitution, and dynamics help elucidate the affiliated chemical and physical processes that contribute to their unique flavor, fragrance, pharmacological, and other bioactive properties. This collection of articles examines the potential of natural products as pesticides, the richness of the Chinese Pharmacopeia, the similarities of Eastern Asian and Eastern North American medicinal plants, the use of borage as a source of gamma linolenic acid, and the botanical nomenclature of medicinal plants.

Author : Mukesh Nandave,Rohit Joshi,Jyoti Upadhyay
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-09-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9819723663

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Ethnopharmacology and OMICS Advances in Medicinal Plants by Mukesh Nandave,Rohit Joshi,Jyoti Upadhyay Pdf

The book explores the world of medicinal plants through a groundbreaking and comprehensive book. It delves into high-throughput technologies and multi-omics approaches to unlock the untapped potential of endophytic fungi, revealing novel bioactive compounds. It further talks about the diverse biodiversity and ethnopharmacological knowledge, unravelling the molecular intricacies of secondary metabolites under varying ecological conditions. This gives insights into medicinal plant research, offering cutting-edge insights into genome-based barcoding, nanotechnology, and functional genomics for revolutionary drug discoveries. From proteomic and epigenomic analysis to big data exploration, this book presents a holistic view of medicinal plants' potential and discusses the latest advancements in micropropagation, agronomical approaches, and genome editing, paving the way for transformative medicines and healthcare breakthroughs. It serves as a great resource for academicians, researchers, and pharmacologists.

Author : Surya N. Acharya
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Botanical drug industry
ISBN : 8177362550

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Advances In Medicinal Plant Research by Surya N. Acharya Pdf

There is a shift in paradigm when it comes to human health from cure to prevention. We want to live a healthy life and try our best to prevent sickness instead of solely relying on pharmaceuticals for curing an illness after the fact. The idea for this book came from the realization that most plant-based nutraceutical products are sold without proper research based information. Many contributing authors of this book have highlighted the need for evidence-based scientific studies to support health and nutraceutical claims relating to the use of medicinal plants and their extracts. It is only through critical research efforts that we can provide strong endorsements for medicinal plant use and ensure consumer confidence in the industry. Much of the research published on the medicinal value of plants does not take into account variability generated from genetic differences among plants and their interaction with the environment. Articles in this book demonstrate the need to properly identify plants with known medicinal properties which have been grown in environments that are conducive to consistent production of the active agents attributed to the plants. Production of dependable medicinal produce can only be attained if we pay close attention to these research-based principles. This book is devoted to topics that focus on advances in research related to medicinal plants and methods available to use them and their extracts. The book is truly a collaborative effort of a number of well known researchers working in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. We believe that the content of the book will inspire readers to broaden their research interests, and encourage more widespread use of medicinal plants in our daily diets as a proactive means of maintaining healthy and productive lives. The title for the book ADVANCES IN MEDICINAL PLANT RESEARCH was a collective decision of some of the contributing authors. The readers will find a wide-range of topics including medicinal properties of many crops that are grown, such as oilseeds, forages, cereals, vegetables, ornamentals, crops grown for fiber and native plants that are yet to be grown as crops. We believe that plant researchers, clinical nutritionists, animal nutritionists, plant breeders and students in particular will find this a valuable reference. The book chapters contain reviews of research progress in medicinal and functional food aspects of cannabis, echinacea, fenugreek, rosemary, marigold, native Australian plants, Indian spices, as well as the effect of plant components on human and other animal health. There are chapters dealing with methods that can be used for genetic improvement of nutraceutical properties of the plants. The authors have incorporated salient information from the literature as well as their personal research experiences. Each chapter contains an exhaustive list of references which may be of special interest to some researchers. It was a pleasure for us to work with the authors and reviewers who exhibited enormous patience and professionalism during the preparation and review process of the book. We offer our personal appreciation to all involved for a job well done. We thank the Managing Editor, S. G. Pandalai, and General Manager, N. J. Sudarsan for bringing this book project to fruition. Lastly we are deeply indebted to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the University of Lethbridge for allowing us to use time and physical resources for completing editorial duties for the book.

Author : Zohara Yaniv,Uriel Bachrach
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2005-07-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 1560229950

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Handbook of Medicinal Plants by Zohara Yaniv,Uriel Bachrach Pdf

Stay up-to-date with this important contribution to rationalized botanical medicine The Handbook of Medicinal Plants explores state-of-the-art developments in the field of botanical medicine. Nineteen experts from around the world provide vital information on natural products and herbal medicines—from their earliest relevance in various cultures to today’s cutting-edge biotechnologies. Educated readers, practitioners, and academics of natural sciences will benefit from the text’s rich list of references as well as numerous tables, figures, and color photographs and illustrations. The Handbook of Medicinal Plants is divided into three main sections. The first section covers the use of herbal medicines throughout history in China, Australia, the Americas, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean, emphasizing the need for future medicinal plant research. The second section discusses the latest technologies in production and breeding, crop improvement, farming, and plant research. The third section focuses on groundbreaking advances in the medicinal application of therapeutic herbs. In the Handbook of Medicinal Plants, you will gain new knowledge about: recent research and development in Chinese herbal medicine modern methods of evaluating the efficacy of medicinal plants by “screening” the newest developments of in vitro cultivation prevention and therapy of cancer and other diseases using medicinal plants the challenges and threats to medicinal plant research today trends in phytomedicine in the new millennium The Handbook of Medicinal Plants demonstrates the global relevance of sharing local knowledge about phytomedicines, and highlights the need to make information on plants available on a worldwide basis. With this book, you can help meet the challenge to find scientifically rationalized medicines that are safer, more effective, and readily available to patients from all walks of life.

Author : Singh, Ajeet,Singh, Padam,Bithel, Navneet
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781799820956

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Advanced Pharmacological Uses of Medicinal Plants and Natural Products by Singh, Ajeet,Singh, Padam,Bithel, Navneet Pdf

A vast majority of the world’s population lacks access to essential medicines and the provision of safe healthcare services. Medicinal plants and herbal medicines can be applied for pharmacognosy, or the discovery of new drugs, or as an aid for plant physiology studies. In recent years, there has been increased interest in the search for new chemical entities and the expression of resistance of many drugs available in the market has led to a shift in paradigm towards medicinal research. Herbal treatments, the most popular form of folk medicine, may become an important way of increasing access to healthcare services. Advanced Pharmacological Uses of Medicinal Plants and Natural Products provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of drug discovery from natural sources that allow for the effective treatment of human health problems without any side effects, toxicity, or drug resistance. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as ethnobotany, therapeutic applications, and bioactive compounds, this book is ideally designed for pharmacologists, scientists, ethnobotanists, botanists, health researchers, professors, industry professionals, and health students in fields that include pharmaceutical drug development and discovery.

Author : Mohd Sajjad Ahmad Khan,Iqbal Ahmad,Debprasad Chattopadhyay
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128146200

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New Look to Phytomedicine by Mohd Sajjad Ahmad Khan,Iqbal Ahmad,Debprasad Chattopadhyay Pdf

New Look to Phytomedicine: Advancements in Herbal Products as Novel Drug Leads is a compilation of in-depth information on the phytopharmaceuticals used in modern medicine for the cure and management of difficult-to-treat and challenging diseases. Readers will find cutting-edge knowledge on the use of plant products with scientific validation, along with updates on advanced herbal medicine in pharmacokinetics and drug delivery. This authoritative book is a comprehensive collection of research based, scientific validations of bioactivities of plant products, such as anti-infective, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, immune-modulatory and metabolic disorders presented by experts from across the globe. Step-by-step information is presented on chemistry, bioactivity and the functional aspects of biologically active compounds. In addition, the pharmacognosy of plant products with mechanistic descriptions of their actions, including pathogenicity is updated with information on the use of nanotechnology and molecular tools in relation to herbal drug research. Compiles up-to-date information on the chemotherapeutics used in the treatment of infective and metabolic disorders Presents advancements in the discovery of new drugs from plants using molecular and nanotechnology tools Examines detailed information on the use of herbals agents in cancer, HIV and other ailments, including diabetes, malaria and neurological disorders

Author : Mohammad B. Hossain,Nigel P. Brunton,Dilip K. Rai
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119036616

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Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants by Mohammad B. Hossain,Nigel P. Brunton,Dilip K. Rai Pdf

The latest research on the health benefits and optimal processing technologies of herbs and spices This book provides a comprehensive overview of the health benefits, analytical techniques used, and effects of processing upon the physicochemical properties of herbs and spices. Presented in three parts, it opens with a section on the technological and health benefits of herbs and spices. The second part reviews the effect of classical and novel processing techniques on the properties of herbs/spices. The third section examines extraction techniques and analytical methodologies used for herbs and spices. Filled with contributions from experts in academia and industry, Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants: Processing, Health Benefits and Safety offers chapters covering thermal and non-thermal processing of herbs and spices, recent developments in high-quality drying of herbs and spices, conventional and novel techniques for extracting bioactive compounds from herbs and spices, and approaches to analytical techniques. It also examines purification and isolation techniques for enriching bioactive phytochemicals, medicinal properties of herbs and spices, synergy in whole-plant medicine, potential applications of polyphenols from herbs and spices in dairy products, biotic and abiotic safety concerns, and adverse human health effects and regulation of metal contaminants in terrestrial plant-derived food and phytopharmaceuticals. Covers the emerging health benefits of herbs and spices, including their use as anti-diabetics, anti-inflammatories, and anti-oxidants Reviews the effect of classical and novel processing techniques on the properties of herbs and spices Features informed perspectives from noted academics and professionals in the industry Part of Wiley's new IFST Advances in Food Science series Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants is an important book for companies, research institutions, and universities active in the areas of food processing and the agri-food environment. It will appeal to food scientists and engineers, environmentalists, and food regulatory agencies.

Author : M.M. Iwu,J. Wootton
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2002-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080531250

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Ethnomedicine and Drug Discovery by M.M. Iwu,J. Wootton Pdf

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Author : Ahmed Al-Harrasi,Saurabh Bhatia,Tapan Behl,Deepak Kaushik,Sridevi Chigurupati
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Herbs
ISBN : 103222777X

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Recent Advances in Natural Products Science by Ahmed Al-Harrasi,Saurabh Bhatia,Tapan Behl,Deepak Kaushik,Sridevi Chigurupati Pdf

"Advances in Natural Product science provides the summarized information related to global herbal drug market and its regulations, ethnopharmacology of traditional crude drugs, isolation of phytopharmaceuticals, phytochemistry, standardization and quality assessment of the crude drugs. Natural product science has constantly been developing with comprehensive data contemplating different parts of the natural drugs such as global trade, quality control and regulatory concerns, traditional medicine systems, production and utilization of drugs and utilization of medicinal and aromatic plants. This broad information about the crude drug gives rise to a subject that is now recognized as advance natural product science. Contemplating all this thorough knowledge of the areas, a textbook is intended to provide considerably to the natural products science. Area of natural product science involves a broad range of topics such as pharmacognostical, phytochemical, ethno-pharmacological aspects of the crude drugs. The book is intended to have six chapters whereas each chapter is written with the aim to give a sufficient understanding to academician and researchers in the respective topic. This book includes 40 illustrations and descriptions of roughly 80 medicinal plants which are used for herbal medicine. Also, the current book is an imperative source for all researchers, academician, students, and those interested in the natural products science. KEY FEATURES Include advance knowledge and detailed developments in natural product science Discusses about the most important phytopharmaceuticals used in pharmaceutical industries Explores the analysis and classification of novel plant-based medicinal compounds Includes standardization, quality control, global trade of natural products Gives a deep understanding related to recent advances in the herbal medicines to treat various ailments Discusses about national and WHO regulations and policies related to herbal medicine Covers the complete profile of some important traditional medicinal plants especially their historical background, biology and chemistry"--