Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of India, Vol. 3 / edited by Ákos Máthé, Irfan Ali Khan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Máthé, Á.

Contributor:

Khan, Irfan Ali.

Series:

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World, 2352-684X ; 11

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Botany.

Agriculture.

Metabolism, Secondary.

Plants.

Pharmacology.

Plant Science.

Plant Secondary Metabolism.

Local Subjects:

Plant Science.

Agriculture.

Plant Secondary Metabolism.

Pharmacology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (442 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2024.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2024.

Summary:

This book is the 11th volume of the popular series "Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World". It is a comprehensive compilation of 30 chapters on selected important species representative of India's rich and diverse flora. This collection provides current scientific information highlighting the traditional, contemporary, and prospective uses of both well-known and lesser-known plant species. The volume serves as a bridge between traditional knowledge and modern scientific advancements, providing a critical analysis of this broad interdisciplinary field with a particular focus on India. The chapters cover topics such as the pharmacological properties, biochemical composition, and therapeutic applications of these plants. Readers will find contributions by renowned scholars who delve into the innovative product development stemming from the ancient medicinal plant systems. Particular attention is given to how these plants can contribute to health and wellness in the era of global climate change and pandemics. This book invites readers to face critical questions about the survival and utilization of medicinal and aromatic plants in India. Researchers, scholars, and practitioners in fields of botany, pharmacology, and traditional medicine will find this volume invaluable. It is also an essential resource for anyone interested in botanicals, plant-based nutraceuticals and herbal formulations. Whether you are an academic or a professional working in the field of medicinal plants, this book offers a wealth of knowledge that bridges rich ancient traditions with modern science.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Rediscovering the forgotten values of MAPs in India: Product development versus traditional health systems: Indian perspectives

Chapter 2. Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa – Bael, the sacred tree

Chapter 3. Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Wall. ex Nees

Chapter 4. Azadirachta indica L

Chapter 5. Bixa orellana L

Chapter 6. Cassia angustifolia Vahl

Chapter 7. Ceropegia anjanerica Malpure, M.Y. Kamble & S.R. Yadav

Chapter 8. Chlorophytum borivilianum L

Chapter 9. Cichorium intybus L

Chapter 10. Curcuma longa L. : The Golden Spice and Yellow World of Health Benefits

Chapter 11. Eucalyptus globulus Labill

Chapter 12. Glycyrrhiza glabra L

Chapter 13. Iphigenia magnifica Ansari & Rolla Rao

Chapter 14. Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc

Chapter 15. Morinda citrifolia L.: Phytochemical and Pharmacological Attributes

Chapter 16. Moringa oleifera Lam

Chapter 17. Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng

Chapter 18. Nigella sativa Linn

Chapter 19. Phyllanthhus emblica L

Chapter 20. Plantago lanceolata L

Chapter 21. Persicaria chinensis (L.) H. Gross. (Syn. Polygonum chinense L.)

Chapter 22. Pterocarpus santalinus L.f

Chapter 23. Pueraria tuberosa (Willd.) DC

Chapter 24. Putranjiva roxburghii Wall

Chapter 25. Tecoma stans (L.)Juss. ex Kunth (Bignoniaceae)

Chapter 26. Thepesia populnea (L.) Soland. ex Corrêa

Chapter 27. Trigonella foenum-graecum L

Chapter 28. Zanthoxylum armatum DC

Chapter 29. Zingiber officinale Roscoe

Chapter 30. Verbesina virginica L.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9783031756610

3031756614

OCLC:

1481800458