Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants : The Science Behind Natural Remedies

著者名：Popović PhD, Vera (EDT)/Emerald PhD, Mila (EDT)

Academic Press（2025/11/28発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9780443331527
• eISBN：9780443331534

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 1 Plant and Marine Compounds as Powerful Anti-Pathogens1. Novel antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial plant and marine compounds: From discovery to nano-delivery frontiers2. Importance of medicinal herbs and marine compounds in prevention and management of Covid -19Section 2 Anti-Cancer Potential of Medicinal Herbs and Marine Compounds3. Therapeutic potential of the active compounds of certain medicinal plants and fungi in the pharmacotherapy of cancer4. Targeting epigenetic pathways in cancer with plant and marine bioactive compoundsSection 3 Neuroprotective Properties of Plant and Marine Ingredients5. Neuroprotective effect of plant and marine alkaloids for neurodegenerative disease6. Post-covid anosmia and olfactory rehabilitation: From discovery to a new developments7. Neuroprotective properties of ginkgo bilobaSection 4 Plant Ingredients in Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine8. Rare plant and marine compounds with anti-aging potential9. Medicinal plants favored by bees, dermatological applications10. Application of essential oils in cosmetics and dermatology: A review11. Potential of herbal remedies in treatment of wounds and scarsSection 5 Medicinal Herbs and Marine Ingredients with Anti-inflammatory properties12. Anti-inflammatory properties of selected herbs and essential oils13. The role of herbal products in the treatment of osteoarthritisSection 6 Medicinal Herbs and Diabetes14. Use of medicinal herbs in the treatment of diabetesSection 7 Plant Ingredients with Cardio-and Hepatoprotective Properties15. General review on cardioprotective potential of plant and marine organisms derived molecules 16. The role of digitalis in pediatric cardiology: yesterday, today, tomorrow17. Hepatoprotective effects of arctium lappa - burdockSection 8 Medicinal Plants in the Prevention and Treatment of Gynecological Disorders18. Medicinal herbs for menopause maintenance 19. Safety review of medicinal herbs during pregnancy20. Herbal remedies in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasiaSection 9 Medicinal Plants: Safety and Toxicity, an Overview21. toxicity and safety implications of herbal medicinesSection 10 Medicinal Plants: Production, Ethnobotanical Studies, and Significance in Food Medicine and Herbal Remedies22. Economical productivity of Linum ussitatisimum L., chemical composition and use in medicine23. NS MARKO - Linum ussitatisimum L. Genotype, economically profitable production for food and use in medicine24. Medicinal properties of Fagopyrum esculentum Grain, Rutin and Honey25. Foeniculum vulgare - fennel production and significance in medicine26. Quinoa production and importance in food and medicine27. Ethnobotanical study of plants for herbal tea making in north Macedonia and their use in medicine