Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the World for Aging: A Comprehensive Guide

Author: Christophe Wiart

Overview: This handbook provides an extensive overview of more than 100 plants used globally as medicine with the potential to prevent premature aging. It covers the pathophysiology of aging from the molecular and cellular to the organ levels, as well as the current state of knowledge about the modes of action of natural products from plants on the pathophysiological pathways related to the (i) cardiovascular system and metabolism, (ii) central nervous system, (iii) kidneys, (iv) bones, (v) skin and hair, and (vi) immune system.

Medicinal Plants: Each plant is presented alphabetically, including the botanical family, synonyms, and common names in English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. For each plant, the part used, active principles, medical history, contemporary medicinal uses, as well as pharmacological, clinical, and toxicological studies are discussed.

Target Audience: This handbook is intended for medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dieticians, and nutritionists, as well as readers with interest in health food and herbs.

Features:

• Alphabetical presentation of over 100 medicinal plants and the pharmacological rationales for their uses for aging
• Discusses the medical history, current medicinal uses, and potential candidates for the prevention of premature aging
• Introduces the molecular mechanism of natural products on the pathophysiology of aging
• Contains a selection of bibliographic references
• A useful research tool for postgraduates, academics, and the pharmaceutical, herbal, or nutrition industries

Comment Sections: The handbook includes comment sections that invite further research and reflection on the fascinating and timely subject of herbals for healthy aging.

ISBN: 9781032293974, 9781003819479

Language: English

Publisher: CRC Press

Publication Date: December 11, 2023