Ethnopharmacological Properties, Biological Activity, and Phytochemical Attributes of Medicinal Plants

Explore the fascinating world of ethnopharmacology with this comprehensive book, covering the morphological characteristics, ethnopharmacological properties, and biological activities of 56 medicinal plant species.

Understanding Ethnopharmacology

Ethnopharmacology is the systematic study of folklore and traditional medicines, which continue to provide innovative drugs and lead molecules for the pharmaceutical industry. Plant secondary metabolites, used as a single molecule or as a mixture, have proven to be effective and safe alternatives to synthetic drugs.

Comprehensive Coverage of 56 Medicinal Plant Species

This book provides an exhaustive treatment of 56 plant species, including:

• Morphological features, habitat, and distribution of each species
• Ethnopharmacological applications of various species in traditional medicine
• Structures of identified secondary metabolites and their biological and pharmacological activities
• Strategies for increasing secondary metabolite production, such as organ culture, pH, elicitation, hairy root cultures, light, and mutagenesis

Benefits for Students, Researchers, and Professionals

This book is an essential resource for:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students in pharmacology, phytochemistry, and biotechnology
• Pharmacologists, phytochemists, and biotechnologists interested in ethnopharmacology and phytochemistry
• Ayurvedic practitioners and medical doctors seeking to understand the science behind traditional medicine

Stay updated with the latest research and discoveries in ethnopharmacology, with information included up to 2022.

Published by CRC Press, this book is available in English, with ISBN numbers 9781032503318 and 9781000999792.