Read Books Online and Download eBooks, EPub, PDF, Mobi, Kindle, Text Full Free.
Medicinal Roots And Tubers For Pharmaceutical And Commercial Applications
Download Medicinal Roots And Tubers For Pharmaceutical And Commercial Applications full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online Medicinal Roots And Tubers For Pharmaceutical And Commercial Applications ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
Book Synopsis Medicinal Roots and Tubers for Pharmaceutical and Commercial Applications by : Rakesh Kumar Bachheti
Download or read book Medicinal Roots and Tubers for Pharmaceutical and Commercial Applications written by Rakesh Kumar Bachheti and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The root and tuber are vital parts of medicinal plants providing mechanical support, producing critical growth regulators, and storing food. Bioactive compounds obtained from plant roots and tubers demonstrate health benefits presenting antioxidative, antimicrobial, hypoglycemic, hypocholesterolemic, and immunomodulatory properties. Roots of many medicinal plants have been used for the treatment of disease and formulation of drugs, and they are also known for their commercial value, being used as an ingredient in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Medicinal Roots and Tubers for Pharmaceutical and Commercial Applications provides information on the medicinal properties of roots and tubers and various phytochemicals derived from them"--
Book Synopsis Medicinal Roots and Tubers for Pharmaceutical and Commercial Applications by : Rakesh Kumar Bachheti
Download or read book Medicinal Roots and Tubers for Pharmaceutical and Commercial Applications written by Rakesh Kumar Bachheti and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-11-03 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The root and tuber are vital parts of medicinal plants providing mechanical support, producing critical growth regulators, and storing food. Bioactive compounds obtained from plant roots and tubers demonstrate health benefits presenting antioxidative, antimicrobial, hypoglycaemic, hypocholesterolaemic, and immunomodulatory properties. Roots of many medicinal plants have been used for the treatment of disease and formulation of drugs, and they are also known for their commercial value, being used as an ingredient in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Medicinal Roots and Tubers for Pharmaceutical and Commercial Applications provides information on the medicinal properties of roots and tubers and various phytochemicals derived from them. Features Presents exhaustive information on plant roots and tubers including Glycyrrhiza glabra, Curcuma longa, Beta vulgaris, Zingiber officinalis, Boesenbergia pandurata, Houttuynia cordata, Eutrema japonicum, and Withania somnifera Explains the roles of secondary metabolites isolated from roots and tubers and features information on their pharmaceutical and commercial applications Discusses opportunities for future prospects of different roots and tubers for their industrial applications A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this book provides information on phytochemicals derived from medicinal plant roots and tubers. This is valuable information for scientists, researchers, and students working on medicinal plants, economic botany, chemistry, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and many other interdisciplinary subjects.
Book Synopsis Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants by : T. K. Lim
Download or read book Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants written by T. K. Lim and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-12-03 with total page 1047 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 9 is part of a multicompendium Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants, on plants with edible modified stems, roots and bulbs from Acanthaceae to Zygophyllaceae (tabular) and 32 selected species in Alismataceae, Amaryllidaceae, Apiaceae, Araceae, Araliaceae, Asparagaceae, Asteraceae, Basellaceae, Brassicaceae and Campanulaceae in detail. This work is of significant interest to medical practitioners, pharmacologists, ethnobotanists, horticulturists, food nutritionists, botanists, agriculturists, conservationists, and general public. Topics covered include: taxonomy; common/ vernacular names; origin/ distribution; agroecology; edible plant parts/uses; botany; nutritive/medicinal properties, nonedible uses and selected references.
Book Synopsis Medicinal and Aromatic Plants by : Robert J. Bogers
Download or read book Medicinal and Aromatic Plants written by Robert J. Bogers and published by Wageningen UR Frontis Series. This book was released on 2007-01-31 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the opinions of an international panel of specialists that explored the agricultural, commercial, ecological, legal, pharmacological and social future of medicinal and aromatic plants. It represents a wide collection of views, reflecting the diversity of disciplines and interests of the panel members. It highlights the necessity of continued and integrated research on plant sources, conservation, bioactivity, analysis and marketing in examining future scenarios for application and sale of medicinal and aromatic plants. It shows the need for proof of efficacy and safety in drug development and the need to recognize societies contributing plant materials. The development of safe and effective medicinal and aromatic plant products depends upon the collaborative efforts of growers, collectors, conservationists, processors and businesses along with those of educators, sociologists, researchers and investors in developed and developing societies.
Book Synopsis Herbal Medicine by : Iris F. F. Benzie
Download or read book Herbal Medicine written by Iris F. F. Benzie and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-03-28 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The global popularity of herbal supplements and the promise they hold in treating various disease states has caused an unprecedented interest in understanding the molecular basis of the biological activity of traditional remedies. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects focuses on presenting current scientific evidence of biomolecular ef
Book Synopsis Plants as Medicine and Aromatics by : Mohd Kafeel Ahmad Ansari
Download or read book Plants as Medicine and Aromatics written by Mohd Kafeel Ahmad Ansari and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-10-22 with total page 677 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant‐based medicines and aromatics are increasingly in demand in the healthcare sector all over the globe where they are used, not only for the treatment of various diseases, but also for maintaining good human health. Plants as Medicine and Aromatics: Uses of Botanicals reviews modern uses of ancient botanicals as medicine and aromatics, including chapters on both traditional usage and modern drug discovery development, as well as clinical research and development in ancient medicinal herbs. Features: Assesses the status of aromatics and medicinal plants as well as their modern uses. Elucidates the uses of plants within traditional culture practices for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Examines contemporary approaches being used to explore medicinal botany. A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, Plants as Medicine and Aromatics: Uses of Botanicals presents a comprehensive understanding in terms of modern uses of botanicals of medicinal and aromatic plants. It is useful to researchers, teachers, cultivators, students, and for those interested in herbal medicine.
Book Synopsis Therapeutic Medicinal Plants in Traditional Persian Medicine by : Roja Rahimi
Download or read book Therapeutic Medicinal Plants in Traditional Persian Medicine written by Roja Rahimi and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-06-06 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM) is one of the oldest medical doctrines, globally known due to pioneering physicians and scientists. The greatest source of natural medicines in TPM originates from medicinal plants. Therapeutic Medicinal Plants in Traditional Persian Medicine provides a background on the history of TPM, as well as an introduction to 40 of the most popular medicinal plants used in TPM. It is a practical guide for readers interested in medicinal plants used in the prevention, management, and treatment of different diseases. Features: Includes both traditional therapeutic applications and modern evidence/ uses Makes a comparison between preclinical and clinical studies Provides information on major chemical constituents, therapeutic uses, adverse reactions, and safety for each plant species A volume in the “Exploring Medicinal Plants” series, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, students, academicians, and scientists dealing witth medicinal plants, as well as for those interested in the fields of pharmacognosy, naturopathy, phytotherapy, and traditional medicines.
Book Synopsis Aquatic Medicinal Plants by : Archana Bachheti
Download or read book Aquatic Medicinal Plants written by Archana Bachheti and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of medicinal plants in herbal and modern medicine has gained popularity over the last few decades due to consumers taking more natural approaches to medicine. Aquatic medicinal plants are rich in bioactive compounds and demonstrate various commercial, nutraceutical, and biological applications. Aquatic Medicinal Plants offers the reader a wealth of information on uses of bioactive components of these plants, along with crucial references, and explains their traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties. Features Provides information on aquatic and semiaquatic medicinal plants and their uses globally. Discusses phytochemical components with the known active constituents and their pharmaceutical applications. This volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series is appropriate for scientists, experts, and consultants associated with the exploration of aquatic medicinal plant usage. This book is an essential tool for identifying important aquatic medicinal plants and possibilities for the synthesis or preparation of modern drugs.
Book Synopsis Medicinal Plants for the Management of Neurodegenerative Diseases by : Jamal Akhtar
Download or read book Medicinal Plants for the Management of Neurodegenerative Diseases written by Jamal Akhtar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-06-17 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ageing is the main reason for most neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). About 10% of individuals aged ≥65 years develop AD, which continuously increases with growing age. Medicinal plants have been used for age-related neurodegenerative disorders for a long time. These plants are rich in terms of various phytochemical constituents such as flavonoids, sterols, alkaloids, saponins, and terpenoids. Different scientific studies have been carried out on these medicinal herbs, e.g., anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuro-regenerative activities that may be used in the treatment of AD and other age-related diseases. These medicinal plants, e.g., Curcuma longa, Bacopa monniera, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Commiphora whighitti, and Acorus calamus L., have anti-inflammatory properties that may decrease swelling of the brain tissue in AD. Despite this, there is currently no book available in the market that provides full information on the phytochemical and medicinal uses of the medicinal plants exclusively used for the management of neurodegenerative diseases in the elderly. This book aims to provide some important and evidence-based information on the plants used for neurodegenerative diseases in the elderly, especially AD and PD, in a planned manner so the academicians, researchers, and students working in the fields of medicinal plants, plant science, chemistry, biotechnology, pharmacognosy, pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, and many other interdisciplinary subjects may benefit. This book will also be useful in identifying a few medicinal plants and their prospects for the synthesis or preparation of new drugs for neurodegenerative diseases. Features: · An overview of the medicinal plants that can be helpful for neurodegenerative disorders. · Recent research results and some pointers for the management of neurodegenerative diseases. This book serve as comprehensive information about the description, phytochemistry, actions, and medicinal use of plants that are used in neurodegenerative diseases. In addition, this book will also ease the understanding and interaction of medicinal plants used in neurodegenerative diseases.
Book Synopsis Antimalarial Medicinal Plants by : Azamal Husen
Download or read book Antimalarial Medicinal Plants written by Azamal Husen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Malaria continues to affect a large population of the world, especially in third world countries. The spread of drug-resistant parasites demonstrates the need for antimalarial agents with various modes of action. The search for remedies derived from medicinal plants for the treatment of malaria is reliant on accurate ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological information obtained from traditional medical practitioners. Antimalarial Medicinal Plants provides information on bioactive compounds and therapeutic potentials of several antimalarial plant species found around the globe. This book evaluates these plant species with respect to their biology, diversity, distribution, and pharmacological values. A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this book highlights trends, technologies, processes, and services important to and necessary for efficient production, use, and understanding of medicinal qualities of antimalarial plants. It critically examines claims made by traditional medical practitioners with scientific validations for safe herbal drug formulation. It is a reference work for researchers of herbal medicine, traditional healers, pharmacists, and students associated with plant sciences and economic botany.
Book Synopsis Medicinal Spice and Condiment Crops by : Azamal Husen
Download or read book Medicinal Spice and Condiment Crops written by Azamal Husen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spices are used in small quantities to add flavor, aroma, color, and texture in food preparation. However, spices and condiments have also been recognized as having medicinal value. They have been used traditionally as curative and preventive agents, the bioactive compounds obtained from these plants are used in herbal drug formulations in modern times. Medicinal Spice and Condiment Crops provides a comprehensive overview on the medicinal properties of spices and condiments with focus on various phytochemicals derived from them. KEY FEATURES: • Examines spices and condiments with respect to their biology, diversity, distribution, and pharmacological values. • Explores the scientific validations of the therapeutic potentials of spice and condiment plant species. • Discusses the bioactive agents involved in alleviating symptoms of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, ulcers, skin disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. • Explains specific medicinal features of spice and condiment-producing plant species inspiring research, discovery, and safe herbal drug formulation. A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this book is useful for plant scientists, economic botanists, those who work with herbal and complementary medicine, as well as people working in the pharmaceutical industry.
Book Synopsis Promising Antiviral Herbal and Medicinal Plants by : Nadeem Akhtar
Download or read book Promising Antiviral Herbal and Medicinal Plants written by Nadeem Akhtar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-02-14 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the prevalence of viral diseases causing significant health challenges and the emergence of highly infectious and difficult-to-treat conditions, such as Ebola, HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis B, there is a pressing need for effective antiviral treatments. Throughout history, viral infections have caused devastating pandemics, leading to widespread illness and mortality. Notable examples include the Black Death caused by Yersinia pestis and the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918. To address this ongoing threat, exploring the potential of herbal and medicinal plants as a source of antiviral compounds is crucial. Promising Antiviral Herbal and Medicinal Plants provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research in the field of antiviral properties of herbal and medicinal plants. Features: Compiles cutting-edge research on the antiviral properties of various plants, highlighting their potential therapeutic applications. Discusses various chemical components of the medicinal and herbal plants with the known bioactive constituents and their antiviral applications. Elaborates on medicinal and herbal plants' opportunities and future direction for drug synthesis against various viral diseases. A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this book is an essential resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and those interested in viral infections and their management.
Book Synopsis Pharmacological Aspects of Essential Oils by : Sunita Singh
Download or read book Pharmacological Aspects of Essential Oils written by Sunita Singh and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-12-08 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pharmacological Aspects of Essential Oils: Current and Future Trends provides a collection of therapeutic and pharmacological applications of the most researched essential oils of great importance derived from Clove, Cinnamon, Coriander, Turmeric, Thymus zygis, Thyme vulgaris, Ocimum basilicum, Copaifera spp, and Nigella sativa species. The new approach towards using a metal phenolic network with the essential oils as a tool of nanomedicine will surely open a new horizon for the research community. Treating disorders such as diabetes, insomnia, and obesity with essential oils will provide a new area of research. Aromatherapy, which is creating a market especially in the personal health care sector, is also discussed in the book. The relation between chemical composition and different biological properties is well discussed in respective chapters. The other practical topics related to the development of this industry of essential oils have been illustrated with elaborative figures and tables. Providing such updated data on the pharmacological applications of essential oils is an asset to the community associated with the extraction and production of essential oils, biochemist, aromatherapist, agrotechnologists, and nutritionist fraternities. Salient Features: Metal phenolic networks and essential oils as tool of nanomedicine Role of essential oils in aromatherapy Sophisticated development of various advanced techniques in the characterization of essential oils Pharmacological applications of Brazilian aromatic species Role of essential oils in management of diabetes, obesity, and insomnia
Book Synopsis Advanced Pharmacological Uses of Medicinal Plants and Natural Products by : Ajeet Singh
Download or read book Advanced Pharmacological Uses of Medicinal Plants and Natural Products written by Ajeet Singh and published by Medical Information Science Reference. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Phytomedicine written by Rouf Ahmad Bhat and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-02-20 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phytomedicine: A Treasure of Pharmacologically Active Products from Plants aims to present updated knowledge of plant-based medicines in terms of their research and development, production, and utilization, from the viewpoint of sustainability and by using the latest technologies. The book explores different phytometabolites on a mass scale, coupled with the efficacy, performance and applicability on target organisms to treat curable and fatal diseases. Readers will find a coherent package of phytotherapeutic information regarding inclusive assortment of research based, scientific amplitude of metabolites from the plant world encompassing various action plans. Information is presented sequentially regarding phytochemistry, biological activity and the serviceable aspects of bioactive compounds. The book also addresses various advancements and achievements of novel drugs from plants using molecular and enzymatic activities, and various technological tools in an ecofriendly fashion. Discusses phytotherapeutic properties for a wide range of medical conditions, including anti-pyretic, anti-infective, anti-malarial, Anti-AIDS, anti-diabetic, anti-cancerous, immune-modulatory applications Includes a discussion of synergistic effects of formulations and antagonistic drug interactions Addresses advancements and achievements of novel plant-based drugs using molecular, enzymatic activities and various technological tools in an eco-friendly fashion
Author :Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Publisher :Food & Agriculture Org. ISBN 13 :9789251028629 Total Pages :204 pages Book Rating :4.0/5 (286 download)
Book Synopsis Roots, Tubers, Plantains and Bananas in Human Nutrition by : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Download or read book Roots, Tubers, Plantains and Bananas in Human Nutrition written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 1990 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Modern Phytomedicine by : Iqbal Ahmad
Download or read book Modern Phytomedicine written by Iqbal Ahmad and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-12-13 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely and original handbook paves the way to success in plant-based drug development, systematically addressing the issues facing a pharmaceutical scientist who wants to turn a plant compound into a safe and effective drug. Plant pharmacologists from around the world demonstrate the potentials and pitfalls involved, with many of the studies and experiments reported here published for the first time. The result is a valuable source of information unavailable elsewhere.
