Shafaq Nisar - Böcker

Medicinal Plants of South Asia: Novel Sources for Drug Discovery Volume 2 offers a comprehensive exploration of the extraction, isolation, identification, and bioactivity of key natural products used in traditional medicine. This book uniquely synthesizes traditional knowledge from with contemporary scientific research, detailing the medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology of over 20 significant plants. Each chapter follows a template that easily allows for cross-referencing information between chapters and plants, in keeping with the template from Volume 1. Targeted at graduate students, researchers, and professionals in pharmacology, ethnobotany, and natural product chemistry, this book serves as an essential resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of South Asian medicinal plants. By addressing the gap between traditional practices and modern scientific validation, it empowers readers to explore new avenues for research and application in the field.Provides comprehensive reviews of over 20 medicinal plants and their key propertiesExamines the background and botany of each source before going on to discuss underlying phytochemistry and chemical compositionsLinks phytochemical properties with pharmacological activitiesSupports data with extensive laboratory studies of traditional medicines