1st Edition
by Ahmad Khan, Mohd Sajjad (Editor), Iqbal Ahmad (Editor), Debprasad Chattopadhyay (Editor)
New Look to Phytomedicine: Advancements in Herbal Products as Novel Drug Leads
is a compilation of in-depth information on the phytopharmaceuticals
used in modern medicine for the cure and management of
difficult-to-treat and challenging diseases. Readers will find
cutting-edge knowledge on the use of plant products with scientific
validation, along with updates on advanced herbal medicine in
pharmacokinetics and drug delivery. This authoritative book is a
comprehensive collection of research based, scientific validations of
bioactivities of plant products, such as anti-infective, anti-diabetic,
anti-cancer, immune-modulatory and metabolic disorders presented by
experts from across the globe.
Step-by-step information is
presented on chemistry, bioactivity and the functional aspects of
biologically active compounds. In addition, the pharmacognosy of plant
products with mechanistic descriptions of their actions, including
pathogenicity is updated with information on the use of nanotechnology
and molecular tools in relation to herbal drug research.
- Compiles up-to-date information on the chemotherapeutics used in the treatment of infective and metabolic disorders
- Presents advancements in the discovery of new drugs from plants using molecular and nanotechnology tools
- Examines
detailed information on the use of herbals agents in cancer, HIV and
other ailments, including diabetes, malaria and neurological disorders
