The global popularity of herbal supplements and the promise they
hold in treating various disease states has caused an unprecedented
interest in understanding the molecular basis of the biological
activity of traditional remedies. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and
Clinical Aspects focuses on presenting current scientific evidence
of biomolecular effects of selected herbs and their relation to
clinical outcome and promotion of human health. It includes
experimental approaches for looking at the bioactive components in
herbs. This book also addresses the ethical challenges of using
herbal medicine and its integration into modern, evidence-based
medicine.
Drawing from the work of leading international researchers in
different fields, this volume contains an in-depth scientific
examination of effects of individual herbs, as well as their use in
the treatment of important diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular
disease, dermatologic disorders, neurodegenerative disease, and
diabetes. Due to the strong associations between oxidative stress,
ageing, and disease, the powerful antioxidant properties of herbs
and spices are also examined. The herbs featured are some of the
most widely used remedies and cover a wide range, including
flowering herbs, fruits and berries, roots and rhizomes, and
fungi.
The fact that composition of natural products can vary greatly
and contamination and misidentification can occur are important
issues in the use of herbal medicines. To help bring a new level of
quality control to the production of herbal extracts, the use of
mass spectrometry and chemometric fingerprinting technology is
presented as a means for improved identification and authentication
of herbs.
As the need for effective, affordable health promotion and
treatment increases, especially in the growing ageing population,
there is a need for rigorous scientific examination of herbal
medicines. This timely and comprehensive volume addresses this need
and is an important text for medical professionals and researchers,
as well as those interested in herbal or complementary
medicine.
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