Ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of woody angiosperms of Northwest Himalayas / Mohammad Saleem Wani, Younas Rasheed Tantray, Afaq Majid Wani.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wani, Mohammad Saleem, author.

Series:

Botanical research and practices.

Botanical research and practices

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ethnobotany--Himalaya Mountains Region.

Ethnobotany.

Woody plants--Himalaya Mountains Region.

Woody plants.

Angiosperms--Himalaya Mountains Region.

Angiosperms.

Botanical chemistry--Himalaya Mountains Region.

Botanical chemistry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (150 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2023]

Summary:

"The present book provides detailed information on some of the medicinally important trees of the Northwest Himalayas. The book covers basic data on systematic position, geographical distribution, ethno-botanical aspects, phytochemistry and pharmacology of these medicinally important trees"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Chapter 1

Betula utilis D. Do n: Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Ethnomedicinal Uses

Abstract

1. Introduction

1.1. Taxonomical Description

1.2. Vernacular Names

2. Distribution

3. Traditional Use of Betula utilis

4. Chemical Compounds of Betula utilis

5. Pharmacological Properties of B. utilis

6. Management and Preservation

Conclusion

Chapter 2

Corylus avellana L.: Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology

2. Habitat and Ecology

3. Nutritional Profile of C. avellana

4. Uses in Traditional Medicine

5. Phytochemical Profile

6. Pharmacological Properties

Chapter 3

Ficus carica L.: Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology

2. Botanical Description

3. Traditional Use of Ficus carica

4. Nutritional Value

5. Phytochemistry

Chapter 4

Juglans regia L.: Ethnobotany, Pharmacology and Phytochemistry

2. History and Geographical Distribution of Juglans regia

3. Ethnobotanical Uses

4. Pharmacological Effects

4.1. Antibacterial Activity

4.2. Antifungal Activity

4.3. Anticancer Activity

4.4. Antidiabetic Activity

4.5. Antioxidant Activity

4.6. Antiparasitic Effects

4.7. Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Effects

4.8. Effect on Gastric Ulcer and Colitis System

4.9. α-Amylase Inhibitory Effect

4.10. Toxicity and Side Effects

5. Phytochemistry of Juglans regia

Chapter 5

Morus alba L.: Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology

1. Introduction.

1.1. Taxonomical Description

2. Traditional Uses

3. Nutritional Value

4. White Mulberry in the Food Industry

5. Phytoconstituents of Various Parts of Morus alba

6. Pharmacological Uses

Chapter 6

Rhododendron arboreum Sm.: Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology

2. Botanical Characterization and Classification

2.1. Taxonomical Description

2.2. Vernacular Names

3. Traditional Uses

4. Chemical Constituent

5. Pharmacology

Chapter 7

Shorea robusta Gaertn. f.: Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology

2. Traditional Uses of Shorea robusta

3. Phytoconstituents

4. Pharmacological Properties

References

Index

Authors' Contact Information

Blank Page.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Wani, Mohammad Saleem Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology of Woody Angiosperms of the Northwest Himalayas

ISBN:

9798886977714

OCLC:

1380468000