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Herbs, Spices and Their Roles in Nutraceuticals and Functional
Foods gives an overview of the many pharmacological activities
associated with herbs and spices, including detailed coverage on
their mechanisms and formulations for the food industry. Chapters
focus on key ingredients such as Curcuma longa, Piper Nigrum and
Trigonella foenum-graecum, with contributors across the globe
providing the latest research and advances for each. This is an
essential read for scientists who want to understand the
fundamental mechanisms behind the bioactive compounds within herbs
and spices. The numerous phytochemicals present in plant extracts
have multiple pharmacological activities so there is extensive
research into new bioactive compounds. The pharmacological
activities of herbs and spices have been thoroughly investigated,
and it is crucial that the latest research is organized into a
comprehensive resource.
Ayurvedic Medicine, or Ayurveda, is a traditional Indian health
care system. Research into the medicinal plants utilised in
Ayurveda is becoming a global endeavour, and large pharmaceutical
companies are investing in novel drug discovery from Ayurvedic
sources as a number of clinical studies have demonstrated efficacy
of natural products from Ayurvedic plant extracts against common
ailments such as arthritis and diabetes. Ayurvedic medicine and its
components have been well described in the past, but this book
represents a comprehensive source on the biochemistry and
mechanisms of the pharmacological effects of natural products from
Ayurvedic sources. This book is a valuable resource for researchers
in natural products and alternative sources of bioactive compounds
in drug discovery, as well as pharmaceutical experts and those in
industry.
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