African Flora to Fight Bacterial Resistance, Part I: Standards for the Activity of Plant-Derived Products

The book "African Flora to Fight Bacterial Resistance, Part One: Standards for the Activity of Plant-Derived Products" explores the potential of African medicinal plants to fight bacterial infections, with an emphasis on bacterial drug resistance. It provides a classification basis for the antibacterial activity of plant-based products and identifies best African medicinal plants and phytochemicals for potential pharmaceuticals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 668 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

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African Flora to Fight Bacterial Resistance: Part One: Standards for the Activity of Plant-Derived Products delves into the remarkable potential of African medicinal plants to combat bacterial infections, particularly addressing the issue of bacterial drug resistance. This comprehensive guide offers insightful chapters on various aspects, including the global burden of bacterial infections and drug resistance, the challenges posed by bacterial drug resistance towards natural products, the harvesting and processing of medicinal plants for antibacterial testing, screening methods for identifying antibacterial agents from plant sources, established antibacterial drugs derived from plants, and a comprehensive exploration of the potential of African medicinal plants against Enterobacteria.

Based on extensive data collection, the book provides a robust classification framework for assessing the antibacterial activity of plant-based products. It offers a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in drug resistance, globally defining the most promising African medicinal plants for the development of effective herbal drugs. Additionally, it identifies valuable phytochemicals as potential pharmaceuticals that warrant further exploration.

This invaluable resource is a valuable tool for researchers, healthcare professionals, and enthusiasts alike, shedding light on the promising future of African medicinal plants in the fight against bacterial resistance. By exploring the rich diversity of these plants and harnessing their therapeutic properties, we can contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for healthcare challenges.

Weight: 1158g
Dimension: 237 x 164 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443158162