Unlock the Power of Ethnic Knowledge: A 2-Volume Set on Medicinal Plants and Biodiversity

Discover the rich cultural heritage of traditional medicine and its importance in preserving biodiversity and promoting food security. The two-volume set, “Ethnic Knowledge and Perspectives of Medicinal Plants,” delves into the significance of bioresources for human nutrition and nutraceuticals, highlighting the need to protect biodiversity in regions rich in medicinal plants.

Volume 1: Unveiling the Curative Properties of Medicinal Plants

Explore the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants in disease prevention, treatment, and management. This volume examines the efficacy of Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal medicine, Indian traditional medicine, and other ethnic herbal practices used by indigenous peoples around the world. Learn about the medicinal applications of over 100 wild mushrooms and their healthcare benefits.

• Cancer treatment and management
• Liver conditions and natural remedies
• COVID-19 treatment and prevention using medicinal plants
• Other human ailments and the role of medicinal plants in their treatment

Volume 2: The Nutritional and Dietary Benefits of Medicinal Plants

This volume sheds light on the importance of medicinal plants as a source of nutrition and their role in promoting healthy and sustainable diets. Discover the unique nutritional attributes of:

• Over 2200 vascular plant taxa from 127 families
• Wild edible mushrooms (206 species belonging to 73 genera) in Southern India
• Lichens as nutritional aids and medicine, and as flavoring agents and spices
• Fucoidans derived from seaweeds (and spirulina) and their antioxidant, nutritional, and anti-aging properties

The authors also examine how ethnicity affects healthcare and nutritive systems, highlighting the challenges faced by different ethnic groups, including lower income, limited access to healthcare services, cultural attitudes, and disease prevalence.

Together, these two volumes aim to preserve and disseminate the valuable ethnic knowledge of medicinal plants gained over thousands of years, promoting the integration and safeguarding of biodiversity for a healthier and more sustainable future.

Publisher: Apple Academic Press

Language: English

ISBN: 9781774912270, 9781000811704

Publication Date: October 20, 2023