
Therapeutic Medicinal Plants in Traditional Persian Medicine
- 326 pages
- English
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Therapeutic Medicinal Plants in Traditional Persian Medicine
About this book
Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM) is one of the oldest medical doctrines, globally known due to pioneering physicians and scientists. The greatest source of natural medicines in TPM originates from medicinal plants. Therapeutic Medicinal Plants in Traditional Persian Medicine provides a background on the history of TPM, as well as an introduction to 40 of the most popular medicinal plants used in TPM. It is a practical guide for readers interested in medicinal plants used in the prevention, management, and treatment of different diseases.
Features:
- Includes both traditional therapeutic applications and modern evidence/ uses
- Makes a comparison between preclinical and clinical studies
- Provides information on major chemical constituents, therapeutic uses, adverse reactions, and safety for each plant species
A volume in the "Exploring Medicinal Plants" series, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, students, academicians, and scientists dealing witth medicinal plants, as well as for those interested in the fields of pharmacognosy, naturopathy, phytotherapy, and traditional medicines.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title Page
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- About the Editors
- List of Contributors
- List of Abbreviations
- 1 Medicinal Plants in Traditional Persian Medicine: Basics and Principles
- 2 The History of Medicinal Plants in Traditional Persian Medicine
- 3 Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
- 4 Althaea officinalis L.
- 5 Boswellia serrata Roxb., Boswellia carteri Birdw.
- 6 Cassia fistula L.
- 7 Cichorium intybus L.
- 8 Cinnamomum verum J.Presl
- 9 Commiphora mukul (Hook. ex-Stocks) Engl.
- 10 Coriandrum sativum L.
- 11 Crocus sativus L.
- 12 Drimia maritima (L.) Stearn
- 13 Echium amoenum Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
- 14 Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
- 15 Fumaria officinalis L., F. indica (Hausskn.) Pugsley, F. parviflora Lam., F. vaillantii Loisel.
- 16 Lavandula angustifolia Mill., Lavandula stoechas L.
- 17 Glycyrrhiza glabra L.
- 18 Malva sylvestris L., Malva neglecta Wallr.
- 19 Matricaria chamomilla L.
- 20 Melissa officinalis L.
- 21 Mentha spicata L., Mentha piperita L.
- 22 Myrtus communis L.
- 23 Nardostachys jatamansi (D.Don) DC.
- 24 Nigella sativa L.
- 25 Phyllanthus emblica L.
- 26 Pimpinella anisum L.
- 27 Piper nigrum L.
- 28 Pistacia lentiscus L.
- 29 Plantago major L.
- 30 Plantago ovata Forssk., Plantago psyllium L.
- 31 Quercus infectoria Oliv., Quercus brantii Lindl.
- 32 Rheum palmatum L.
- 33 Rosa damascena Herrm.
- 34 Senna alexandrina Mill.
- 35 Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry
- 36 Terminalia chebula Retz.
- 37 Thymus vulgaris L., Zataria multiflora Boiss.
- 38 Trigonella foenum-graecum L.
- 39 Viola odorata L.
- 40 Vitex agnus-castus L.
- 41 Zingiber officinale Roscoe
- 42 Ziziphus jujuba Mill.
- Index