Aquatic Medicinal Plants

Researchers have found that many aquatic plants have medicinal value, but there is no comprehensive book available on their phytochemicals and medicinal uses. This book provides a comprehensive overview of aquatic medicinal plants, their potential uses, and their importance in understanding and interacting with medicinal plants in specific ecosystems. It also highlights the potential of these plants for the synthesis or preparation of modern drugs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Aquatic plants have been found to possess significant medicinal value, yet there is a lack of comprehensive literature available that specifically focuses on the phytochemicals and therapeutic applications of these plants growing in fresh and marine water bodies. Despite this, researchers have made significant strides in understanding the potential of these aquatic plants.

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in exploring the therapeutic properties of aquatic plants. These plants are unique in their ability to thrive in diverse water environments, including freshwater, marine, and wetlands. They possess a wide range of bioactive compounds that have shown promising results in various medical applications, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer activities.

One of the challenges in studying aquatic medicinal plants is the lack of standardized cultivation techniques and extraction methods. This makes it difficult to compare the efficacy and quality of different plant extracts. Additionally, the distribution and abundance of these plants can vary greatly depending on the environmental conditions and geographical location.

To address these challenges, there is a need for a comprehensive book that provides a detailed overview of aquatic medicinal plants of the world and their potential uses. Such a book would be invaluable for scientists/researchers working in freshwater, marine, and wetlands medicinal plants. It would also facilitate understanding and interaction of medicinal plants in a specific ecosystem.

This book aims to fill the gap in the literature by presenting a comprehensive overview of aquatic medicinal plants, including their taxonomy, phytochemistry, and pharmacology. It will cover a wide range of plant species, including algae, seagrasses, and freshwater macrophytes, and discuss their potential applications in various medical fields, such as pharmaceuticals, food supplements, and traditional medicine.

Furthermore, the book will help identify some important aquatic medicinal plants and their future possibility for the synthesis or preparation of modern drugs. It will provide detailed information on the extraction techniques, isolation of bioactive compounds, and evaluation of their therapeutic efficacy.

In conclusion, aquatic plants have immense potential as a source of natural medicines. However, there is a need for comprehensive literature that focuses on their phytochemicals and therapeutic applications. This book aims to provide a valuable resource for scientists/researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals interested in exploring the therapeutic potential of aquatic plants.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032185408