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Exploring Medicinal and Commercial Uses of Flowers offers a interdisciplinary insight into the vast potential of flowers across therapeutic, nutritional, and industrial domains. Blending traditional wisdom with the latest scientific advancements, this book uncovers the diverse pharmacological properties and bioactive compounds present in floral species.
It highlights their prominent role in traditional medicine, skincare, food, textiles, and emotional well-being. With in-depth analysis of flowers' antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer potential supported by modern research, the book also introduces cutting edge applications like green synthesis of metal nanoparticles from floral extracts, promoting sustainable and eco-conscious innovation.
A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this is ideal for researchers, scholars, and professionals in ethnobotany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and biotechnology, providing a rich blend of foundational theory and forward-looking applications.
Contents
1. History and Evolution of Flower-Based Medicines
Dev Ashish Nautiyal, Archana Bachheti, Rakesh Kumar Bachheti
2. Traditional and Modern Methods of Flower Extraction
Vrish Dhwaj Ashwlayan, Alok Sharma, Alimuddin Saifi, Omveer Singh, Divya Sharma, Prachi Singhal
3. Secondary Metabolites from Flower and Their Potential Application
Saumya Pandey
4. Medicinal Uses of Flowers in Traditional and Folk Medicine
Jelena Matejić, Anđela Dragićević
5. Perfumes and Fragrances from Flowers
Adem Getahun Mohammed, Moges Abebe Zeleke, Fekade Beshah Tessema
6. Traditional and Modern Use of Flowers in Textiles: From Fabric to Dyes
Vivek Singh Rawat, Shailaja Punetha, Srijana Bisht and Prerna Joshi
7. Antimicrobial Properties of Flowers: Mechanisms and Applications
Namrata Britto, Samruddhi Jadhav, Dr. Brijesh S.
8. Anti-Cancerous Properties of Flowers: Current Status and Future Prospects
Nidhi Joshi, Pooja Oli, Vineet Kaswan, Prabhakar Semwal, Shailaja Punetha
9. Catharanthus Roseus A Magical Flower with Numerous Medicinal Properties
Sonali Purohit, Arun Kumar Khajuria, Akshay Gautam, Rakesh Kumar Bachheti, Archana Bachheti and Anuj Kandwal
10. Medicinal and Health Benefits of Crocus Sativus (Saffron)
Shama Parveen, Himanshi Thakur, Arun Kumar Khajuria, Akshay Gautam, Rakesh Kumar Bachheti, Sonali Purohit, Archana Bachheti and Anuj Kandwal
11. Medicinal and Commercial Use of Lavendar Flower (Lavandula Angustifolia)
Ruchita Joshi, Yashika Mirchandani, Brijesh S.
12. Pharmacology, Phytochemistry, and Medicinal Use of Echinacea (Echinacea Purpurea)
Shivam Verma, Zeeshan Ansari, Abhishek Kumar Singh, Jay Kumar, Nisha Sharma, Prakash Chandra Gupta
13. Antioxidant Properties of Flowers: Health Benefits and Future Directions
Niharika Sharma, Radha
14. Green Synthesis of Silver and Gold Nanoparticles from Flowers and Their Applications
Shah Alam Khan, Md. Jawaid Akhtar
15. Biosynthesis of Copper and Zinc Nanoparticles from Flowers and Their Potential Applications
Anshika Sharma, Sheetal Tyagi
16. Role of Flowers in Personal Care Products
Moges Abebe Zeleke, Adem Getahun Mohammed, Fekade Beshah Tessema
17. Flower-Based Food and Beverages
Rey Castañeda-Rodríguez, Stanislav Mulík, César Ozuna
18. Flowers in Mental Health: From Anxiolytics to Antidepressants
Ashish Verma, Zeeshan Ansari, Muinur Rahman, Nisha Sharma, Prakash Chandra Gupta
19. Future Directions and Developments in Flower-Based Medicinal and Commercial Applications
Vrish Dhwaj Ashwlayan, Alok Sharma, Anurag, Alimuddin Saifi, Adil Ansari, Mansi Verma, Divya Sharma
