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Ethnopharmacological Properties, Biological Activity and Phytochemical Attributes of Medicinal Plants, Volume 1 (EPUB)

Ethnopharmacological Properties, Biological Activity and Phytochemical Attributes of Medicinal Plants

Authored by Bharat Singh, this comprehensive book delves into the morphological characteristics, ethnopharmacological properties, and medicinal applications of 56 plant species from around the world.

The Significance of Ethnopharmacology

Ethnopharmacology, the study of traditional medicines, has been a crucial source of innovative drugs and lead molecules for the pharmaceutical industry. Plant secondary metabolites, in particular, have shown tremendous potential as effective and safe medicines, even when synthetic drugs fail.

Book Overview

This volume provides an in-depth exploration of the morphological features, habitat, and distribution of each species, as well as their ethnopharmacological applications and medicinal uses. It also delves into the structures and biological activities of identified secondary metabolites, and discusses strategies for increasing their production in plant cell cultures.

Key Features

  • Covers 56 plant species from diverse regions of the world
  • Includes ethnopharmacological applications and medicinal uses of each species
  • Presents structures and biological activities of identified secondary metabolites
  • Demonstrates strategies for increasing secondary metabolite production in plant cell cultures
  • Provides a comprehensive overview of each species, covering information up to 2022

Target Audience

This book is an essential resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, pharmacologists, phytochemists, Ayurvedic practitioners, medical doctors, and biotechnologists interested in the ethnopharmacological properties, phytochemistry, and biological and pharmacological activities of plants.

Publisher: CRC Press
Publication Date: October 24, 2023
Language: English
ISBN: 9781032507903, 9781000934885

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