Ethnopharmacological Properties, Biological Activity and Phytochemical Attributes of Medicinal Plants Volume 4

This book covers the morphological characteristics, ethnopharmacological properties, isolated and identified structurally diverse secondary metabolites, biological and pharmacological activities of medicinal plants. It also offers a comprehensive treatment of 56 plant species, presents the cell culture conditions and various methods used for increasing the production of medicinally important secondary metabolites in plant cell cultures, and provides a complete overview of each species of 56 genera and the complete information up to 2022.

Format: Hardback
Length: 358 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate world of medicinal plants, encompassing a wide range of topics. It explores the morphological characteristics, ethnopharmacological properties, isolated and identified structurally diverse secondary metabolites, biological and pharmacological activities of these invaluable natural resources. Ethnopharmacology, as a systematic study of folklore and traditional medicines, continues to yield innovative drugs and lead molecules for the pharmaceutical industry. It is remarkable that plant secondary metabolites, whether used as single molecules or in mixtures, can be effective and safe even when synthetic drugs fail. Therefore, the description and methods for targeted expression and purification of these secondary metabolites hold immense interest.

In addition to surveying these diverse aspects, the book offers a comprehensive treatment of 56 plant species. It provides detailed information about their morphological features, habitat, and distribution across different regions of the world. Furthermore, it delves into the ethnopharmacological applications of these species, highlighting their usage by people in various countries for therapeutic purposes. The book also presents the structures of various secondary metabolites identified in these plant species, along with their biological and pharmacological activities. It discusses strategies employed for increasing the production of these valuable compounds, including organ culture, pH manipulation, elicitation techniques, hairy root cultures, light exposure, and mutagenesis.

This volume serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and practitioners in the fields of botany, pharmacology, and medicine. It provides a complete overview of each species of 56 genera, enabling a deeper understanding of their biological and medicinal properties. By exploring the multifaceted aspects of medicinal plants, this book contributes to our knowledge and appreciation of these natural treasures, paving the way for further research and development in the field of herbal medicine.

Weight: 839g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032503318