Pharmacognosy: Fundamentals, Applications, and Strategies
Pharmacognosy: Fundamentals, Applications, and Strategies
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Pharmacognosy: Fundamentals, Applications, and Strategies, Second Edition is a comprehensive compilation of pharmacognosy, covering philosophical, scientific, and technological aspects. It explores the impact of advanced techniques on improving traditional medicine, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics, and discusses the current trends in research.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 846 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Pharmacognosy, a multidisciplinary field encompassing the study of drugs and their origins, has seen significant advancements in recent years. This second edition of Pharmacognosy: Fundamentals, Applications, and Strategies delves into the philosophical, scientific, and technological aspects of contemporary pharmacognosy, providing a comprehensive compilation of knowledge.
The book explores the profound impact of advanced pharmacognosy techniques on enhancing the quality, safety, and effectiveness of traditional medicines. It emphasizes the crucial role of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in understanding the relationships between active metabolites and their bioavailability and function at active sites, as well as the metabolism of plant constituents.
Structured into seven parts, the book covers foundational aspects of pharmacognosy, including the chemistry of plant metabolites, their effects, alternative sources of metabolites, crude drugs from animals, basic animal anatomy and physiology, technological applications, and biotechnology. Additionally, a new chapter on plant metabolites and SARS-CoV-2 has been included, along with extensive updates to existing chapters and the development of a Laboratory Guide to facilitate practical activities in the laboratory setting.
This second edition of Pharmacognosy serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field of pharmacology, medicine, and natural products. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the principles and applications of pharmacognosy, enabling individuals to contribute to the development of new drugs, improve healthcare outcomes, and promote the conservation of natural resources.
Weight: 450g
Dimension: 276 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443186578
Edition number: 2 ed
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