Biopharmacological Activities of Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Compounds

This book provides comprehensive coverage and recent advances surrounding phytopharmaceuticals,traditional and alternative systems of medicines, and uses of nanotechnology in biopharmaceutical products. It explores the role of medicinal plants, bioactive and biophytopharmaceuticals in managing cancer, hepatitis, HIV, analgesics, inflammation, antibacterial, viral infections, fungal infections, neurological disorders, diabetes, ENT infections, dental decay, cardiovascular disorders, skin diseases, and antiproliferative conditions. It also includes biogenic synthesis of various types of nanoparticles using medical plant extracts, seaweeds, algae, and fungi for new drug discovery. The book highlights the immense potential of medicinal plants for human health and provides scientific evidence on their use in treating certain diseases.

Format: Hardback
Length: 411 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2021
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of phytopharmaceuticals, exploring both traditional and alternative systems of medicine, as well as the innovative applications of nanotechnology in biopharmaceutical products. It provides a thorough examination of the role of medicinal plants, bioactive compounds, and biophytopharmaceuticals in the management of a wide range of health conditions, including cancer, hepatitis, HIV, analgesics, inflammation, antibacterial, viral, fungal, neurological, diabetes, ENT infections, dental decay, cardiovascular disorders, skin diseases, and antiproliferative disorders.

Furthermore, the book showcases the biogenic synthesis of various types of nanoparticles using medical plant extracts, seaweeds, algae, and fungi, with the aim of discovering new drugs for therapeutic purposes. This volume sheds valuable light on the immense potential of medicinal plants for human health, highlighting their bioactive compounds that offer health benefits, particularly in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and hypertension. It delves into the medicinal properties, antioxidant capacity, and antimicrobial activity of plants, providing scientific evidence to support their use in the treatment of various diseases.

The book is organized into thought-provoking and diverse chapters, each focusing on specific applications of plants in the treatment of diseases. For instance, it explores the potential of plants in treating skin disorders and highlights the use of traditional medicine as anticancer, anti-HIV, and antibacterial agents. Each chapter begins with an introduction that provides a background on the respective disease, including updated statistics on its prevalence, followed by an exploration of the association between the disease and the use of medicinal plants or traditional medicine.

By presenting a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on phytopharmaceuticals, traditional and alternative systems of medicine, and the use of nanotechnology in biopharmaceutical products, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and individuals interested in harnessing the power of nature to improve health and well-being.

Weight: 924g
ISBN-13: 9781536199598