ABSTRACT
This new 2-volume set offers a comprehensive review of more than 80 medicinal plant species, providing information on the bioactives and pharmacology of these beneficial plants. It describes the structures of the secondary metabolites found in these plants, the functions of these compounds in human and plant biology, and the biosynthesis of these compounds.
Each chapter begins with a brief introduction about the species. The chapters then delve into the bioactive phytochemicals from the plant along with its chemical structure. The published literature on pharmacological activities on that species is comprehensively reviewed. A wide array of the biological activities and potential health benefits of the medicinal plant (which include antiviral, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic properties as well as protective effects on liver, kidney, heart and nervous system) are given.
Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacy of Medicinal Plants aims to be valuable source book for scientists, researchers, industry professionals, faculty and students for the development of new and effective drugs from medicinal plants.
Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacy of Medicinal Plants, Volume 1 1. Phytochemistry and Ethnopharmacological Review of Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale L.) 2. Bioactive Constituents and Pharmacological Activity of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. 3. Bio- Actives and Pharmacology of Cannabis sativa L. 4. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Appraisal of Cassia angustifolia Vahl (Syn.: Senna Alexandrina Mill.) 5. The Genus Atalantia: A Comprehensive Review of Phytoconstituents, Ethnobotany, and Pharmacological Bioactivities 6. Traditional Drug Aloe vera (L.) Burm. F.: Phytochemistry and Biological Properties 7. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Anogeissus latifolia (Roxb. Ex Dc.) Wall. ex Bedd. 8. A Review on Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Calophyllum inophyllum L. 9. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Potential of Hard Milkwood: Alstonia macrophylla Wall. ex . Don 10. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Agave sisalana Perrine 11. A Review on Phytochemistry and Biological Activities of Aerva javanica (Burm. F.) Juss. ex Schult. 12. Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Prince’s Feather Amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus L.; Family: Amaranthaceae) 13. Bioactives and Therapeutic Potential of Red Root Pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus L.) and Berlandier’s Amaranth (Amaranthus polygonoides L.) 14. Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Potential of Acampe ochracea and A. Praemorsa (Orchidaceae): An Overview 15. Phytochemical and Therapeutic Potential of Aerides odorata Lour. (Orchidaceae): An Overview 16. The Mexican Poppy: Argemone mexicana L. Bioactives and Biological Activity 17. Ethnobotanical Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Cryptolepis dubia (Burm.F.) M. R. Almeida 18. White Turmeric: Bioactives and Pharmacological Activities 19. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Cymbidium aloifolium (L.) Sw. 20. Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Potentialities of Lemongrass [Cymbopogon flexuosus (Nees ex Steud.) W. Watson] 21. Biochemicals and Biological Activities of Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jones) Schult. 22. Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmacology of Decalepis arayalpathra (J. Joseph & V. Chandras.) Venter 23. Chemical Constituents and Biological Activities of Diospyros vera (Lour.) Chev. 24. Traditional Uses, Bioconstituents, and Pharmacological Aspects of Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb. ) 25. Bioactive Constituents and Pharmacological Properties of Ephedra gerardiana Wall. ex Stapf and Ephedra intermedia Schrenk & C. A. Mey. 26. Biomolecules and Therapeutics of Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. 27. Fagopyrum esculentum: A Nutrient-Dense Part of Nature 28. Star Anise (Illicium verum Hook. F.): A Systematic Review on Its Traditional Uses, Bioactive Resources, and Pharmacological Properties 29. Leptadenia reticulata (Retz.) Wight & Arn.: A Review on Pharmacological Properties and Bioactives 30. Comprehensive Overview of the Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Studies of the Genus Lobelia 31. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Matricaria chamomilla L. 32. Phytoconstituents and Pharmacological Potential of Momordica cymbalaria Fenzl. ex Naudin 33. The Medicinal Properties of Monteverdia ilicifolia (Mart. ex Reissek) Biral 34. Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacological Potential of Myristica fragrans Houtt.: A Review 35. Bioactivity Potential and Pharmacological Efficiency of Piper betle L. 36. Pharmacological Activities of Bioactive Compounds from an Aromatic Herb Piper tricoium Roxb. 37. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Psidium guajava 38. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Rauvolfia tetraphylla L. (Family Apocynaceae) 39. The Black Rice: A Multifunctional Food? 40. Bioactive Potential and Phytopharmacological Activity of Abuta rufescens Aubl 41. Pharmacological Significance of Solanum Violaceum ortega 42. Bioactive Compounds and Pharmacology of an Important Medicinal Plant Spilanthes acmella Murr. 43. Pineapple [Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.]: A Biological and Pharmacological Active Medicinal Plant 44. A Review on the Medicinal Value of Halotolerant Rhizophora mucronata Lam.: A Mangrove Species 45. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Sunset Musk Mallow (Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medik. Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacy of Medicinal Plants, Volume 2 46. An Overview of Pharmacological Properties and Bioactives Principles in Indian Mallow [Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet] 47. Acalypha australis L.: Bioactive Potential and Pharmacological Activities 48. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Acalypha wilkesiana Müll. - Arg. 49. Pharmacological Aspects of Underutilized Plant Bridelia stipularis (L.) Blume 50. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Euphorbia antiquorum L. (Euphorbiaceae) 51. An Updated Overview on Euphorbia hirta L. 52. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Euphorbia neriifolia L. (Indian Spurge Tree) 53. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Euphorbia thymifolia L. 54. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Euphorbia tirucalli L. (Pencil Tree) 55. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Excoecaria agallocha L. 56. Biomolecules and Therapeutics of Flueggea leucopyrus Willd. [Syn.: Securinega Leucopyrus (Willd.) Müll. - Arg.] 57. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Mallotus philippensis Müll. - Arg. 58. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Phyllanthus amarus Schum. & Thonn. 59. Bioactives and Pharmaco- Constituents of a Unani Drug: Phyllanthus maderaspatensis L. 60. Pharmacological and Bioactive Principles of Bristly Starbur (Acanthospermum hispidum Dc.) 61. Phytochemistry and Bioactive Potential of Galangal [Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd.] 62. An Overview of Bioactive Constituents and Pharmacological Activity of Annatto (Bixa orellana L.) 63. Medicinal and Bioactive Properties of Red Hogweed (Boerhavia diffusa L.) - An Overview 64. A Brief Review on Bioactives and Pharmacology of Flame of the Forest [Butea monosperma (Lam.) Kuntze] 65. Pharmacological Properties and Bioactive Principles of Tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze] 66. An Outline of Bioactive Constituents and Pharmacology of Caper Bush (Capparis spinosa L.) 67. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Papaya (Carica papaya L.) 68. Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Properties of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) 69. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Dendrobium aphyllum (Roxb.) Fischer 70. Bioactives and Pharmacology of the Stinking Cassia: Senna tora (L.) Roxb. (Syn. Cassia tora L.) 71. Phytochemistry and Immense Medicinal Properties of Syzygium alternifolium (Wight) Walp. 72. Bioactives and Phytopharmacological Significance of Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq. 73. Bioactive Components and Pharmacology of Wrightia arborea (Dennst.) Mabb. 74. Bioactive Components and Pharmacology of Wrightia pubescens R. Br. 75. Bioactive Compounds and Pharmacological Properties of Cipadessa baccifera (Roth) Miq. 76. An Overview of Bioactive Constituents and Pharmacological Actions of Red Quinine (Cinchona pubescens Vahl) and Quina (Cinchona calisaya Wedd.) 77. Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmacology of Areca catechu L. 78. Traditional Use, Chemistry and Pharmacology of Piper longum L. 79. Pharmacology and Bioactivities of Lesser Galangal (Alpinia officinarum) : A Brief Review 80. Medicinal Properties and Pharmacological Effectiveness of Aspalathus linearis (Burm. F.) R. Dahlgren 81. Medicinal and Pharmacological Attributes of Acalypha hispida Burm. F. 82. Medicinal Properties of Senna alata (L.) Roxb. (Syn. Cassia alata L.) and Its Biological Activities 83. Pharmacology, Photochemical and Healing Effectiveness of Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M. King & H. Robinson 84. Phytochemical Constituents and Medicinal Effectiveness of Buchholzia coriacea Engl. 85. Phamacology, Phytochemistry and Medicinal Usefulness of Basella alba L. 86. Biological Constituents and Medicinal Attributes of Spondias mombin L. 87. Medical Attributes of Breynia disticha J. R. Forst. & G. Forst. 88. A Systematic Review on Traditional Uses, Phytoconstituents, and Pharmacological Properties of the Genus Pimpinella (Family: Apiaceae)
