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Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants
The Science Behind Natural Remedies
- 648 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants
The Science Behind Natural Remedies
About this book
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
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Topic
MedicineSubtopic
Nutrition, Dietics & BariatricsTable of contents
- Title of Book
- PART 1. Plant and marine compounds as a powerful anti-pathogenes: Anti-cancer potential of medicinal herbs and marine compounds
- PART 2. Neuroprotective properties of plant and marine ingredients
- PART 3. Plant ingredients in antiaging and regenerative medicine
- PART 4. Medicinal herbs and marine ingredients with NTI-inflammatory properties
- PART 5. Medicinal herbs and diabetes, a chronic metabolic disease
- PART 6. Medicinal plants in the prevention and treatment of gynecological disorders
- PART 7. Medicinal plant safety and toxicity: An overview
- PART 8. Medicinal plant production, ethnobotanical studies, and significance in food, medicine, and herbal remedies
- Authors’ professional profiles
- Index
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Yes, you can access Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants by Mila Emerald,Vera Popović in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Nutrition, Dietics & Bariatrics. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.