ABSTRACT

Nanophytomedicine is a branch of medicine that involves the application of nanomedicine-based systems to phytotherapy and phytopharmacology and the use of phytonanoparticles for biomedical applications. Nanophytomedicine covers recent advances in experimental and theoretical studies on various properties of nanoparticles derived from plant sources. This book assesses the recent advancements and applications of plant-based nanoparticles and also highlights emerging concepts of biomimetics.

The book contains 24 chapters encompassing various therapeutic applications of phytochemicals derived from plants, ferns, seaweeds, and so on, mediated through nanotechnology and its allied approaches. A fervent attempt has been made to compile every significant advancement in the field of phytonanomedicine so as to accelerate its momentum in the pharmaceutical sector.

chapter 1|14 pages

Drug Discovery from Natural Products

An Approach Using Recent Patents

chapter 2|10 pages

Nanophytomedicines as an Emerging Platform for Drug Delivery

Nanoapplications in Drug and Gene Delivery

chapter 13|10 pages

Nanophytochemicals in Cancer Therapy

Update on Preclinical Evidence

chapter 17|12 pages

Plant-Based Nanoparticle Synthesis for Human Health

Current Status and Future Prospects

chapter 18|12 pages

Argan Oil

Phytochemistry, Biological Activities and Potential Development of Nanocapsules for Drug Delivery

chapter 22|10 pages

Thymoquinone

A Multifunctional Phytomedicine for Nanoencapsulated Drug Delivery for Cancer and Brain Disorder Treatments