(Natural Products Chemistry of Global Plants) 1st Edition
by Viduranga Y. Waisundara (Editor)
The Sri Lankan medicinal system predominantly utilizes herbs and
spices for the treatment of various ailments. This is mostly because Sri
Lanka is a tropical country, a biodiverse hot-spot blessed with a
plethora of flora and fauna. Traditional Herbal Remedies of Sri Lanka
looks at the traditional medicinal practices of the country that utilize
plant material from a cultural, philosophical and scientific
perspective. When it comes to the scientific aspects, several Sri Lankan
herbs have been in the spotlight for possessing bioactive constituents
with promising therapeutic effects. It is hoped that these will be
considered as strong candidates to combat currently prevailing global
disease conditions.
Key Features:
- Reveals the science behind the traditional wisdom passed down in Sri Lanka’s long history of using herbal medicines
- Emphasizes the increasing global interest in botanical drugs
- Reviews the hot topic of Sri Lankan herbs, which possess bioactive constituents and have promising therapeutic effects
- Aids the international natural product communities to better understand the herbal resources in Sri Lanka
