Description
When synthetic drugs produce adverse side effects, practitioners may look to natural alternatives to alleviate symptoms or complement existing treatment. Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants: The Science Behind Natural Remedies, investigates the bioactive compounds and functionality of medicinal plants and herbs which are recommended to help certain health conditions and overall well-being while highlighting cultivation that can be done sustainably to promote biodiversity conservation. Written by over 50 experts in the fields of nutrition, organic food, fertility, phytopharmacology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, plant botanicals, and herbal medicine, "Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants: The Science Behind Natural Remedies," introduces readers to the the chemical composition of over 75 plants, herbs, grains and seeds while highlighting their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects to improve overall well being and manage certain conditions such as diabetes, osteoarthritis, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Bioactive compounds, essential oils and phytochemicals in certain plants and marine compounds are reviewed for their efficacy to help improve gynecological health, alleviate menopausal symptoms and lower blood pressure. The book also discusses the toxicity and safety implications associated with the use of medicinal herbs during pregnancy and other life stages.- Explores the healing properties, traditional uses and therapeutic benefits of various plants and herbs- Analyzes myriad bioactive and functional compounds in plants and herbs to promote health and treat certain diseases- Demonstrates methods of preparation, administration, safety and efficacy through the latest scientific research- Discusses the integration of traditional herbal knowledge with modern healthcare practices- Highlights anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects of plants and herbs to improve overall well-being
Table of Contents
Section I: Anti-Cancer Potential of Medicinal Herbs and Marine Compounds1. Therapeutic Potential of the Active Compounds of Certain Medicinal Plants and Fungi in the Pharmacotherapy of Cancer.Bojana B. Petrović, Milena D. Radaković, Vladislav A. Vukomanović, Otaš R. Durutovi, Danko Lj Nikolić, Milica M. Nikolić and Miloš Z. MilosavljevićSection II: Neuroprotective Properties of Plant and Marine Ingredients2. Neuroprotective Properties of Ginkgo Biloba L.Predrag A. Vukomanović, Ljubica M. Šarčević-Todosijević, Milena D. Radaković, Milica M. Nikolić, Marko M. Nikolić, Aleksandar T. Stevanović and Branislava V. DaskalovićSection III: Plants Ingredients in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine3. Application of Essential Oils in Cosmetics and Dermatology: A ReviewAleksandra Z. Stolić Jovanović, Milica D. Martinović, Vanja M. Tadić and Ivana A. Nešić4. Potential of Herbal Remedies in Treatment of Wounds and ScarsJelena Nikolić, Marija P. Vukomanović Ristović and Nebojša V. KladarSection IV: Medicinal Herbs and Marine Ingredients with Anti-Inflammatory Properties5. The Role of Herbal Products in the Treatment of OsteoarthritisNataša R. Radosavljević, Emil G. Matovina, Staša D. Krasić, Sofija Z. Radovanović, Marija P. Vukomanović Ristović, Marko M. Pavićević and Dejan P. NikolićSection V: Medicinal Herbs and Diabetes, as a Chronic Metabolic Disease6. Use of Medicinal Herbs in the Treatment of DiabetesLjubica M. Šarčević-Todosijević, Vera M. Popović, Ivana M. Iličković, Snežana S. Đorđević, Aleksandar B. Filipović, Željko Barović and Nikola A. Đorđević7. The Role of Digitalis in Pediatric Cardiology-Yesterday, Today, TomorrowVladislav Vukomanović, Staša D. Krasić, Predrag A. Vukomanović and Bojana B. Petrović8. Hepatoprotective Effects of Arctium Lappa - BurdockMarija S. Branković, Marija D. Zdravković, Branislava V. Daskalović, Tijana M. Gmizić, Marija M. Kraišnik, Ivana L. Pantić and Tamara M. MilovanovićSection VI: Medicinal Plants in Prevention and Treatment of Gynecological Disorders9. Medicinal Herbs in Maintenance of MenopauseVera M. Popović10. Herbal Remedies in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaOtaš R. Durutović, Marko D. Nikolić, Danko Lj Nikolić, Filip Uskoković and Marko M. PavićevićSection VII: Medicinal Plants Safety and Toxicity: An Overview11. Toxicity and Safety Implications of Herbal MedicinesMiloš Z. Milosavljević, Kristijan N. Krstić, Željko D. Mijailović, Predrag A. Vukomanović and Bojana B. PetrovićSection VIII: Medicinal Plants Production, Etnobotanical Studies, and Significance in Food, Medicine, and Herbal Remedies12. Economic Productivity of Linum ussitatisimum L., Chemical Composition and Use in MedicineDragana B. Popović, Marko B. Popović, Savo Vučković, Jelena Z. Bošković, Jelena M. Golijan Pantović, Snežana M. Dimitrijević and Vera M. Popović13. NS Marko - Linum ussitatisimum L. Genotype, Economically Profitable Production for Food and Use in MedicineMarko B. Popović, Marko M. Pavićević, Milena D. Aćimić Remiković, Miloš M. Remiković, Marko M. Burić, Dragana B. Popović and Vera M. Popović14. Medicinal Properties of Buckwheat Grain, Rutin and Honey and Use in Medicine.Vera M. Popović, Ivana M. Iličković, Branislav V. Radulović, Dragana S. Latković and Vesna M. Gantner 15. Foeniculum vulgare - Fennel Production and Significance in MedicineAleksandar B. Filipović, Vera M. Popović, Mile Lj Markoski, Željka D. Đurišić and Elizabeta T. Miskoska-Milevska 16. Quinoa Production and Importance in Food and Medicine.Jela N. Ikanović, Dragana B. Popović, Snežana M. Janković, Nenad A. Đurić, Vladimir O. Miladinović, Divna Z. Simić and Nikola L. Rakašćan17. Ethnobotanical Study of Plants for Herbal Tea Making in North Macedonia and their Use in Medicine.Elizabeta T. Miskoska-Milevska, Ana Selamovska and Milada M. Isakov18. Allium sativum Production and Therapeutic UsesDivna Ž.
