Medicinal Plants in Asia and Pacific for Parasitic Infections: A Comprehensive Guide

Medicinal Plants in Asia and Pacific for Parasitic Infections: Botany, Ethnopharmacology, Molecular Basis, and Future Prospect, authored by Christophe Wiart, is a seminal work that delves into the antiprotozoal pharmacology of natural products from medicinal plants in Asia. The book emphasizes the molecular basis, cellular pathways, and cellular targets of these plants.

It provides a detailed view of more than 100 Asian medicinal plants, including their scientific names, botanical classifications, botanical descriptions, medicinal uses, chemical constituents, and antiprotozoal activity. High-quality original botanical plates, chemical structures, and pharmacological diagrams are also included, along with hundreds of carefully selected references.

This book is a valuable resource for researchers involved in the discovery of leads for the treatment of protozoal diseases based on interrelated botanical, biochemical, ethnopharmacological, phylogenetic, pharmacological, and chemical information. It is a critical reference for any researcher in the field of antiprotozoal drug development.

With the increasing global interest in botanical drugs, this text fills an important niche by providing comprehensive information on the potential of Asian medicinal plants in the prevention and treatment of protozoan diseases. It is an essential tool for researchers, scientists, and students in the fields of pharmacology, botany, and ethnopharmacology.

Author Christophe Wiart, an expert in the field, has created a truly unique text that offers insights into the potential of Asian medicinal plants in the development of antiprotozoal drugs. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in the discovery of new leads for the treatment of protozoal diseases.