by Rouf Ahmad Bhat, Khalid Hakeem, Moonisa Aslam Dervash
Phytomedicine: A Treasure of
Pharmacologically Active Products from Plants aims to present updated
knowledge of plant-based medicines in terms of their research and
development, production, and utilization, from the viewpoint of
sustainability and by using the latest technologies. The book explores
different phytometabolites on a mass scale, coupled with the efficacy,
performance and applicability on target organisms to treat curable and
fatal diseases.
Readers will find a
coherent package of phytotherapeutic information regarding inclusive
assortment of research based, scientific amplitude of metabolites from
the plant world encompassing various action plans. Information is
presented sequentially regarding phytochemistry, biological activity
and the serviceable aspects of bioactive compounds. The book also
addresses various advancements and achievements of novel drugs from
plants using molecular and enzymatic activities, and various
technological tools in an ecofriendly fashion.
- Discusses
phytotherapeutic properties for a wide range of medical conditions,
including anti-pyretic, anti-infective, anti-malarial, Anti-AIDS,
anti-diabetic, anti-cancerous, immune-modulatory applications
- Includes a discussion of synergistic effects of formulations and antagonistic drug interactions
- Addresses
advancements and achievements of novel plant-based drugs using
molecular, enzymatic activities and various technological tools in an
eco-friendly fashion