Exploring Medicinal and Commercial Uses of Flowers offers an 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 an 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.