Pharmaceutical Properties of Plants from the Genus Securidaca L.

Douglas Ongeri Ochora, Godwin Upoki Anywar, Godwin Anywar U

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2026
• eBook ISBN:
  9781040878712
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Medical Microbiology & Parasitology

This book presents the taxonomy, ethnobotany, pharmacological properties, and therapeutic potential of Securidaca longipedunculata. The introductory chapters highlight its significance in traditional medicine and contemporary scientific research. The book discusses the cultural and historical uses of plants from the genus Securidaca L. with an emphasis on S. longepedunculata and S. inappedunculata, the two most widely used medicinal plants from the genus, while examining the role in traditional medicine across various indigenous communities. It also provides a comprehensive overview of the pharmacological activities of the species, including their therapeutic potential, with dedicated sections on its antimalaria, anticancer, and dermatological properties. Furthermore, the book examines the antibacterial activities of S. longipedunculata, exploring its effectiveness against different bacterial strains using data from various in vitro studies coupled with statistical simulations and potential applications in modern medicine. It delves into the chemical constituents responsible for the medicinal properties of the plants and reviews studies on its toxicity, providing insights into safe usage and potential side effects. The book concludes by discussing the conservation status of S. longepedunculata (which is locally threatened and protected in some areas) and strategies for sustainable harvesting, ensuring its continued availability for future generations. This book is intended for researchers, professionals, and students in the fields of botany, ethnobotany, phytochemistry, pharmacognosy, conservation biology, ethnopharmacology, and pharmaceutical sciences.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half-Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• Editors
• Chapter 1 Antimalarial and anticancer activities of plants from the genus Securidaca L. (Polygalaceae)
• Chapter 2 Bioactive phytochemical compounds from the genus Securidaca L.
• Chapter 3 Toxicity of plants from the genus Securidaca L. (Polygalaceae)
• Chapter 4 Ethnobotany of the genus Securidaca L.
• Chapter 5 The ecology, propagation, and conservation of Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen in Tropical East Africa
• Chapter 6 Taxonomy of the genus Securidaca L.
• Chapter 7 The antimicrobial potentials of plants in the genus Securidaca
• Chapter 8 Antibacterial properties of Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen: Insights from statistical simulation using R
• Chapter 9 Conservation and cultivation strategies of Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen
• Chapter 10 Dermatological potentials of Securidaca spp. and their phytochemical properties
• Index