Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the World for Aging

Botany, Ethnopharmacology, Natural Products, and Molecular Pathways

Christophe Wiart

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2023
• Print ISBN:
  9781032293974
• eBook ISBN:
  9781003819486
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Biotechnology in Medicine

Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the World for Aging: Botany, Ethnopharmacology, Natural Products, and Molecular Pathways provides an unprecedented comprehensive overview of more than 100 plants used globally as medicine with the potential to prevent premature aging. This handbook covers the pathophysiology of aging from the molecular and cellular to the organ levels, as well as the current state of knowledge about the modes of action of natural products from plants on the pathophysiological pathways related to the (i) cardiovascular system and metabolism, (ii) central nervous system, (iii) kidneys, (iv) bones, (v) skin and hair, and (vi) immune system.

Medicinal plants are presented alphabetically. For each plant is indicated the botanical family, synonyms, and common names in English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. For each plant, the reader will also ?find the part used, active principles, medical history, contemporary medicinal uses, as well as pharmacological, clinical, and toxicological studies. The bibliographical references have been carefully selected for their relevance. This handbook is intended for medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dieticians, and nutritionists, as well as readers with interest in health food and herbs.

FEATURES

• Alphabetical presentation of over 100 medicinal plants and the pharmacological rationales for their uses for aging
• Discusses the medical history, current medicinal uses, and potential candidates for the prevention of premature aging
• Introduces the molecular mechanism of natural products on the pathophysiology of aging
• Contains a selection of bibliographic references
• A useful research tool for postgraduates, academics, and the pharmaceutical, herbal, or nutrition industries

Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the World for Aging: Botany, Ethnopharmacology, Natural Products, and Molecular Pathways presents comment sections that invite further research and reflection on the fascinating and timely subject of herbals for healthy aging. This is an ideal reference text for medicinal plant enthusiasts.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• Preface
• Foreword
• Author Biography
• Chapter 1 Yarrow (Achillea millefolium L.)
• Chapter 2 Venus’s Hair Fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris L.)
• Chapter 3 Bael (Aegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa)
• Chapter 4 Grains of Paradise (Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K. Schum.)
• Chapter 5 Common Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria L.)
• Chapter 6 Shallot (Allium ascalonicum L.)
• Chapter 7 Leek (Allium porrum L.)
• Chapter 8 Garlic (Allium sativum L.)
• Chapter 9 Onions (Allium cepa L.)
• Chapter 10 Indian Aloe (Aloe vera L.)
• Chapter 11 Citron Verbena (Aloysia citrodora Paláu)
• Chapter 12 Greater Galangal (Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd.)
• Chapter 13 Lesser Galangal (Alpinia officinarum Hance)
• Chapter 14 Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis L.)
• Chapter 15 Khella (Ammi visnaga (L.) Lam.)
• Chapter 16 Sweet Almonds (Amygdalus communis L.)
• Chapter 17 Italian Alkanet (Anchusa italica Retz.)
• Chapter 18 Dill (Anethum graveolens L.)
• Chapter 19 Garden Angelica (Angelica archangelica L.)
• Chapter 20 Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium (L.) Hoffm.)
• Chapter 21 Celery (Apium graveolens L.)
• Chapter 22 Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.)
• Chapter 23 Burdock (Arctium lappa L.)
• Chapter 24 Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana G. Gaertn., B. Mey. & Scherb.)
• Chapter 25 Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum L.)
• Chapter 26 Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium L.)
• Chapter 27 Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.)
• Chapter 28 Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris L.)
• Chapter 29 Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.)
• Chapter 30 Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.)
• Chapter 31 Borage (Borago officinalis L.)
• Chapter 32 White Mustard (Brassica alba L.)
• Chapter 33 Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern)
• Chapter 34 Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.)
• Chapter 35 Black Mustard (Brassica nigra (L.) W.D.J. Koch)
• Chapter 36 Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.)
• Chapter 37 Turnip (Brassica rapa L.)
• Chapter 38 Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze)
• Chapter 39 Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik)
• Chapter 40 Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)
• Chapter 41 Papaya (Carica papaya L.)
• Chapter 42 Caraway (Carum carvi L.)
• Chapter 43 Indian Pennywort (Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.)
• Chapter 44 Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.)
• Chapter 45 True Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Bl.)
• Chapter 46 Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai)
• Chapter 47 Lemon (Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck)
• Chapter 48 Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha L.)
• Chapter 49 Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.)
• Chapter 50 Saffron (Crocus sativus L.)
• Chapter 51 Melon (Cucumis melo L.)
• Chapter 52 Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)
• Chapter 53 Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.)
• Chapter 54 Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.)
• Chapter 55 Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)
• Chapter 56 Quince (Cydonia oblonga Mill.)
• Chapter 57 Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.)
• Chapter 58 Lesser Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton)
• Chapter 59 Horsetail (Equisetum arvense L.)
• Chapter 60 Philippines Wax Flower (Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M. Sm.)
• Chapter 61 Japanese Horseradish (Eutrema japonicum (Miq.) Koidz.)
• Chapter 62 Asafetida (Ferula assa-foetida L.)
• Chapter 63 Figs (Ficus carica L.)
• Chapter 64 Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.)
• Chapter 65 Asam Gelugur (Garcinia atroviridis Griff. ex T. Anderson)
• Chapter 66 Tournefort’s Gundelia (Gundelia tournefortii L.)
• Chapter 67 Okra (Hibiscus esculentus L.)
• Chapter 68 Kangkong (Ipomoea aquatica Forssk.)
• Chapter 69 Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam)
• Chapter 70 Walnut (Juglans regia L.)
• Chapter 71 Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)
• Chapter 72 Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.)
• Chapter 73 Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa (L.) Pers.)
• Chapter 74 Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum L.)
• Chapter 75 Sponge Gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca Mill.)
• Chapter 76 Common White Horehound (Marrubium vulgare L.)
• Chapter 77 Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.)
• Chapter 78 Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.)
• Chapter 79 Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.)
• Chapter 80 Common Watercress (Nasturtium officinale W.T. Aiton)
• Chapter 81 Nigella (Nigella sativa L.)
• Chapter 82 Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)
• Chapter 83 Olive (Olea europaea L.)
• Chapter 84 Wild Marjoram (Origanum vulgare L.)
• Chapter 85 Java Tea (Orthosiphon aristatus (Blume) Miq.)
• Chapter 86 Parsley (Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Fuss.)
• Chapter 87 Avocado (Persea americana Mill.)
• Chapter 88 Vietnamese Coriander (Polygonum odoratum Lour.)
• Chapter 89 Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus L.)
• Chapter 90 Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.)
• Chapter 91 Pear (Pyrus communis L.)
• Chapter 92 Radish (Raphanus sativus L.)
• Chapter 93 Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.)
• Chapter 94 Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.)
• Chapter 95 Sage (Salvia officinalis L.)
• Chapter 96 Common Elder (Sambucus nigra L.)
• Chapter 97 Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis L.)
• Chapter 98 Chayote (Sechium edule (Jacq.) Sw.)
• Chapter 99 Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)
• Chapter 100 Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum (L.) Gaetn.)
• Chapter 101 Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.)
• Chapter 102 Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale F.H. Wigg.)
• Chapter 103 Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.)
• Chapter 104 Ajowan (Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague)
• Chapter 105 Stinging Needle (Urtica dioica L.)
• Chapter 106 Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.)
• Chapter 107 Cassumunar Ginger (Zingiber cassumunar Roxb.)
• Latin Names of Plants
• Common Names of Plants
• Index of Natural Products