The Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects of Ethnomedicinal Plants

The pharmacological effects of medicinal plants are promising for the management of healthcare, and this book explores the development and characterization of new natural drugs from medicinal plants with better screening methods. It surveys specific medicinal plant species and describes their characteristics, how they work, and their applications for healthcare. The authors provide research on plants from Western Ghats and adjoining areas, which is rich in phytodiversity and tribal traditions in phytotherapy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 468 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.

The rediscovery of ethnomedicinal plants as a potential source of ethnomedicines has gained renewed interest in the 21st century. With the pharmacological effects of medicinal plants being recognized as promising for the management of healthcare, pharmaceutical companies and researchers are exploring new avenues for drug R&D. The high cost and lengthy development process of new drugs, coupled with the high attrition rate, have prompted a focus on the benefits of ethnomedical plants as a source of novel compounds for drug development.

This timely volume explores the development and characterization of new natural drugs derived from medicinal plants through improved screening methods. The chapters provide a comprehensive survey of specific medicinal plant species, detailing their characteristics, mechanisms of action, and applications in healthcare. The authors specifically focus on plants from the Western Ghats and adjoining areas, recognizing the region's rich phytodiversity and tribal traditions in phytotherapy. These plants have applications beyond this region, making the study of ethnomedicinal plants in this area particularly valuable.

This book serves as a valuable medical compendium of plants, intended as a guide and reference resource for professionals in the field. It reviews the current status of ethnomedicinal plants research in the context of the growing demand for herbal medicine as a future source of new therapeutics. The authors highlight the potential of ethnomedicinal plants to address healthcare needs, particularly in developing countries where traditional medicine plays a significant role.

Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of the resurgence. The rediscovery of ethnomedicinal plants as a potential source of ethnomedicines, with a focus on their pharmacological effects and applications in healthcare. It serves as a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts interested in the field of ethnomedicine and herbal medicine.

Weight: 898g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781774637470