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This book addresses the resurgence of interest in the rediscovery
of ethnomedicinal plants as a source of potential ethnomedicines.
In the 21st century, the pharmacological effects of medicinal
plants are considered to have a promising future as drugs and
medicines for the management of healthcare. Considering the
extremely high cost and length of time needed for the development
of new drugs, as well as the high drug attrition rate,
pharmaceutical companies and researchers continue to explore new
ways for drug R&D and focus more attention on the benefits of
ethnomedical plants as a source of new compounds for drugs. The
research provided in this timely volume examines the development
and characterization of new natural drugs from medicinal plants
with the aid of better screening methods. The chapters survey
specific medicinal plant species and describe the characteristics
of each, how the plants work, and their applications for
healthcare. The authors provide research on plants from Western
Ghats and adjoining areas for ethnomedicinal investigation because
this area is very rich in phytodiversity and tribal traditions in
phytotherapy and the plants surveyed have applications beyond this
region. This book is a valuable medical compendium of plants and is
intended as a guide and reference resource for professionals in the
field. It reviews the current status of ethnomedicinal plants
research in light of the surge in the demand for herbal medicine as
a future source of new therapeutics.
This book addresses the resurgence of interest in the rediscovery
of ethnomedicinal plants as a source of potential ethnomedicines.
In the 21st century, the pharmacological effects of medicinal
plants are considered to have a promising future as drugs and
medicines for the management of healthcare. Considering the
extremely high cost and length of time needed for the development
of new drugs, as well as the high drug attrition rate,
pharmaceutical companies and researchers continue to explore new
ways for drug R&D and focus more attention on the benefits of
ethnomedical plants as a source of new compounds for drugs. The
research provided in this timely volume examines the development
and characterization of new natural drugs from medicinal plants
with the aid of better screening methods. The chapters survey
specific medicinal plant species and describe the characteristics
of each, how the plants work, and their applications for
healthcare. The authors provide research on plants from Western
Ghats and adjoining areas for ethnomedicinal investigation because
this area is very rich in phytodiversity and tribal traditions in
phytotherapy and the plants surveyed have applications beyond this
region. This book is a valuable medical compendium of plants and is
intended as a guide and reference resource for professionals in the
field. It reviews the current status of ethnomedicinal plants
research in light of the surge in the demand for herbal medicine as
a future source of new therapeutics.
Wild Edible Underutilized Plants explores the role of wild plants
in human nutrition-a topic that continues to take precedence in
various fields of research. Despite the increasing evidence on past
and present nutritional roles of wild edible plants, the use of
these resources is often overlooked and neglected in countless
policy areas. This book emphasizes the importance of these plants
and explores their relevance to sustainable agriculture,
biodiversity, and public health in different agro-ecological
regions. The book implements a conceptual approach to wild plants,
focusing on the benefits of incorporating these plants into
people's diets and daily lives and the advantage they will provide
to future generations. The book also addresses widespread issues of
scarcity, proposing solutions that promote food sovereignty and
security. The book begins by first discussing the nutritional
aspects of wild edible plants to explore their value as a source of
vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, minerals, and other nutrients. It
then continues to elaborate on the anti-nutritional elements of
these plants, providing a comprehensive overview of their utility.
Ethnomedicinal Plants with Therapeutic Properties provides detailed
information on locally important medicinal plants, discusses the
pharmacological properties of selected medicinal plants, and looks
at the phytodrug aspects of selected plants. In 24 important
chapters, the volume covers ethnomedicine, pharmacology, and
pharmacognosy of selected plants. Medicinal plants are an important
part of our natural health. They serve as important therapeutic
agents as well as valuable raw materials for manufacturing numerous
traditional and modern medicines. The history of medicinal plants
used for treating diseases and ailments dates back to the beginning
of human civilization. Our forefathers were compelled to use any
natural substance that they could find to ease their suffering
caused by acute and chronic illnesses, wounds and injuries and even
terminal illness. This volume highlights recent scientific evidence
of therapeutic properties of traditionally used medicinal plants in
relation to clinical outcomes and remedies for promotion of human
well-being. The authors have endeavored to convey the therapeutic
knowledge of ethnomedicinal plants clearly and concisely.
Ethnomedicinal Plants with Therapeutic Properties provides detailed
information on locally important medicinal plants, discusses the
pharmacological properties of selected medicinal plants, and looks
at the phytodrug aspects of selected plants. In 24 important
chapters, the volume covers ethnomedicine, pharmacology, and
pharmacognosy of selected plants. Medicinal plants are an important
part of our natural health. They serve as important therapeutic
agents as well as valuable raw materials for manufacturing numerous
traditional and modern medicines. The history of medicinal plants
used for treating diseases and ailments dates back to the beginning
of human civilization. Our forefathers were compelled to use any
natural substance that they could find to ease their suffering
caused by acute and chronic illnesses, wounds and injuries and even
terminal illness. This volume highlights recent scientific evidence
of therapeutic properties of traditionally used medicinal plants in
relation to clinical outcomes and remedies for promotion of human
well-being. The authors have endeavored to convey the therapeutic
knowledge of ethnomedicinal plants clearly and concisely.
Wild Edible Underutilized Plants explores the role of wild plants
in human nutrition-a topic that continues to take precedence in
various fields of research. Despite the increasing evidence on past
and present nutritional roles of wild edible plants, the use of
these resources is often overlooked and neglected in countless
policy areas. This book emphasizes the importance of these plants
and explores their relevance to sustainable agriculture,
biodiversity, and public health in different agro-ecological
regions. The book implements a conceptual approach to wild plants,
focusing on the benefits of incorporating these plants into
people's diets and daily lives and the advantage they will provide
to future generations. The book also addresses widespread issues of
scarcity, proposing solutions that promote food sovereignty and
security. The book begins by first discussing the nutritional
aspects of wild edible plants to explore their value as a source of
vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, minerals, and other nutrients. It
then continues to elaborate on the anti-nutritional elements of
these plants, providing a comprehensive overview of their utility.
An ethnobotanical survey was undertaken to collect information from
traditional healers on the use of medicinal plants in the Western
Ghats, Tamilnadu during 2003 to 2007. The investigation revealed
that, the traditional healers used 75 species of plants distributed
in 71 genera belonging to 40 families to treat various diseases.
The documented medicinal plants were mostly used to cure skin
disorders, poison bites, stomach ache, nervous disorders, diabetes,
common cold, cancer, ulcers and wounds. Among the plants, 20
frequently used plants were selected and various studies such as
Pharmacognostical, Antimicrobial and Free radical scavenging
studies were performed to prove their medicinal potential. The
traditional healers are dwindling in number and there is a
potential danger of traditional knowledge disappearing soon, as the
younger generation is not intensely interested to further this
tradition. This study supports claims that the Malasar posses a
rich traditional aboriginal knowledge of medicinal plants and that
many aboriginals and mainstream people utilize medicinal plants of
the Ayyasamy hills, situated in the Western Ghats between Tamilnadu
- Kerala state borders.
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