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This text focuses on underutilized wild plants that can help to
reduce food deficiency in developing nations. Edible wild plants
are viewed as a potential solution for overcoming food insecurity
for families in these regions, with a specific focus on sustainable
production and conservation measures. Detailed analysis of specific
wild plants is provided, including the nutritional contents of each
plant. A full list of edible wild plants is included for the
benefit of researchers, plus a pictorial guide for easy
identification of these plants. Specific case studies are provided
in which edible wild plants are used to reduce food insecurity, and
the diversity of edible wild plants is studied from a global
perspective. In developing countries, a significant obstacle to
human survival is the increasing gap between food availability and
the growing human population. Food insecurity results in less
consumption of fruits and vegetables and leads to mineral and
vitamin deficiency for individuals in these regions. Edible Wild
plants: An alternative approach to food security focuses on growing
and using wild plants in order to reduce food insecurity and
malnutrition. Wild edible plants are inexpensive and are a rich
source of antioxidants, vitamins, fiber, and minerals. As the first
book to specifically focus on edible wild plants and their vital
role in food security and nutrition, this text is incredibly
valuable to any researcher studying innovative potential solutions
to food deficiency in the developing world.
Salinity is one of the acute problems causing enormous yield loss
in many regions of the world. This phenomenon is particularly
pronounced in arid and semiarid regions. Halophytes can remove salt
from various types of problematic soils due to their unique
morphological, physiological and anatomical adaptations to these
environments. Halophytes are also used for the treatment of certain
diseases but scientific documentation in terms of current
phytotherapic applications is deficient in this unique group of
plants. Different ethnic groups around the world use medicinal
halophytes according to their own beliefs and ancestor’s
experiences. However, their knowledge about the use of salt
tolerant medicinal plants is usually confined to their own
community. There is thus a knowledge gap on halophytes which should
be bridged and preserved. This book provides a comprehensive
account on the distribution of halophytes, their ethnobotanical and
medicinal aspects, economic importance, and chemical constituents
along with scientific description. The book therefore serves as a
valuable resource for professionals and researchers working in the
fields of plant stress biology and ethnobotanical aspects.
Substitution and adulteration in traded herbal raw material are
common practice in the herbal industry due to the extinction of
required species, deforestation and incorrect taxonomical
identification. Herbalists have adopted methods to create high
quality adulteration which cannot be detected without performing
microscopic examination or chemical analysis. It is difficult to
establish specific quality control standards due to the complex
nature and innate unpredictability of the chemical constituents of
medicinal herbs.The main parameters for measurement and
adulteration prevention in medicinal herbs are morphological and
microscopic investigation, chemical profiling and DNA barcoding.
The need for highly sensitive and more effective approaches for the
authentication of medicinal herbs is necessary in order to promote
the acceptance of herbal products. Adulteration In Traditional
Medicinal Herbs is aimed at promoting awareness of adulteration in
traditional herbal medicines for the worldwide scientific
community. Parameters are established for the prevention of
adulteration through classical and modern scientific tools.
Valuable case studies are presented based on ethno-medicinal
surveys performed in many herbal markets in Pakistan. Collections
of various samples were obtained from these shops then compared
with the original plants collected from field. Various
phytochemical, organoleptic and DNA barcoding techniques were used
in order to detect adulteration in the marketed herbal samples.
This book is the first of its kind and is aimed at helping the
scientific community to identify particular medicinal plants which
are facing adulteration problems in herbal markets and to estimate
the extent of adulteration and substitution in commonly used
medicinal herbs.
Biodiesel a fuel substitute produced from vegetable oils, animal
fats, or algae is one of the most important renewable natural
resources for agrarian countries. The justification for developing
biodiesel as an alternate fuel is manifold, and rising crude oil
prices and the vulnerability of energy security have made biodiesel
necessary and inevitable. The Practical Handbook on Biodiesel
Production and Properties has assembled and analyzed the recent
trends of biodiesel research, production, and implementation. It
includes practical guidance on the identification of plant
resources and their distribution, botanical description,
palynology, oil extraction, production process, and biodiesel
yield. The production and usage of biodiesel will strengthen the
agricultural sector, provide energy to remote areas without access
to conventional energy, contribute towards economic development,
and increase industrial activity. Drawing on both scientific and
participatory processes, this book enables the successful
utilization and commercialization of biofuel technology.
The Himalayan region is among the largest mountains systems of
the world with uncounted unique medicinal plants resources. The
lesser Himalayas ranges are the extension of Greater Himalayas.
They have unique ecology, vegetation and diversity of medicinal
flora due to tremendous variation in the altitude, climate and
associated wildlife.
The utilization of medicinal plants in medicine suffers from the
fact that although plants are used to treat diseases, scientific
evidence is lacking in many cases. Different societies of the world
use the plants according to their own beliefs and knowledge and
previous experiences. Their knowledge about the use of the plants
is usually not known to the other world or science. This book
provides a brief introduction of Lesser Himalayas, ethnobotanical
aspects, marketing and anthropogenic pressure on medicinal flora.
It comprises one hundred medicinal plant species including
Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms (Monocots and Dicots)
along with their scientific description and traditional uses.
Substitution and adulteration in traded herbal raw material are
common practice in the herbal industry due to the extinction of
required species, deforestation and incorrect taxonomical
identification. Herbalists have adopted methods to create high
quality adulteration which cannot be detected without performing
microscopic examination or chemical analysis. It is difficult to
establish specific quality control standards due to the complex
nature and innate unpredictability of the chemical constituents of
medicinal herbs.The main parameters for measurement and
adulteration prevention in medicinal herbs are morphological and
microscopic investigation, chemical profiling and DNA barcoding.
The need for highly sensitive and more effective approaches for the
authentication of medicinal herbs is necessary in order to promote
the acceptance of herbal products. Adulteration In Traditional
Medicinal Herbs is aimed at promoting awareness of adulteration in
traditional herbal medicines for the worldwide scientific
community. Parameters are established for the prevention of
adulteration through classical and modern scientific tools.
Valuable case studies are presented based on ethno-medicinal
surveys performed in many herbal markets in Pakistan. Collections
of various samples were obtained from these shops then compared
with the original plants collected from field. Various
phytochemical, organoleptic and DNA barcoding techniques were used
in order to detect adulteration in the marketed herbal samples.
This book is the first of its kind and is aimed at helping the
scientific community to identify particular medicinal plants which
are facing adulteration problems in herbal markets and to estimate
the extent of adulteration and substitution in commonly used
medicinal herbs.
Medicinal flora plays an important role in health care systems
across the world. Out of the half million flowering plants, around
50.000 species are valued for their therapeutic properties. During
the last few decades, 20% of the world's population used plants
and/or their derived products as a source of medicine. WHO stated
that 80% population around the globe, specifically the rural
communities, depend on medicinal plants for their basic healthcare
needs. To this end, plant-based phytochemicals are known to have
hepato-protective, anti-carcinogenic, anti-allergic,
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant actions. This book is
a guide to ~280 plant species of medicinal flora that demonstrates
global relevance. Our goal is to share local knowledge about
phytomedicines to a worldwide audience. It is an illustrated
reference that documents and preserves the existing knowledge on
these plant taxa, with a social and cultural (ethnobotanical)
emphasis. This book also provides comprehensive and useful
information about traditional uses of medicinal plants by the local
communities for the treatment of various prevalent diseases. It
contains comprehensive descriptions of each species including
family, synonyms, English name, distribution, altitude, habitat,
morphological description, life form, part used, mode of
utilization, diseases category, recipes, other medicinal uses,
phytochemical activity and toxicity.
The Himalayan region is among the largest mountains systems of the
world with uncounted unique medicinal plants resources. The lesser
Himalayas ranges are the extension of Greater Himalayas. They have
unique ecology, vegetation and diversity of medicinal flora due to
tremendous variation in the altitude, climate and associated
wildlife. The utilization of medicinal plants in medicine suffers
from the fact that although plants are used to treat diseases,
scientific evidence is lacking in many cases. Different societies
of the world use the plants according to their own beliefs and
knowledge and previous experiences. Their knowledge about the use
of the plants is usually not known to the other world or science.
This book provides a brief introduction of Lesser Himalayas,
ethnobotanical aspects, marketing and anthropogenic pressure on
medicinal flora. It comprises one hundred medicinal plant species
including Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms (Monocots and
Dicots) along with their scientific description and traditional
uses.
Biodiesel-a fuel substitute produced from vegetable oils, animal
fats, or algae-is one of the most important renewable natural
resources for agrarian countries. The justification for developing
biodiesel as an alternate fuel is manifold, and rising crude oil
prices and the vulnerability of energy security have made biodiesel
necessary and inevitable. The Practical Handbook on Biodiesel
Production and Properties has assembled and analyzed the recent
trends of biodiesel research, production, and implementation. It
includes practical guidance on the identification of plant
resources and their distribution, botanical description,
palynology, oil extraction, production process, and biodiesel
yield. The production and usage of biodiesel will strengthen the
agricultural sector, provide energy to remote areas without access
to conventional energy, contribute towards economic development,
and increase industrial activity. Drawing on both scientific and
participatory processes, this book enables the successful
utilization and commercialization of biofuel technology.
Medicinal flora plays an important role in health care systems
across the world. Out of the half million flowering plants, around
50.000 species are valued for their therapeutic properties. During
the last few decades, 20% of the world's population used plants
and/or their derived products as a source of medicine. WHO stated
that 80% population around the globe, specifically the rural
communities, depend on medicinal plants for their basic healthcare
needs. To this end, plant-based phytochemicals are known to have
hepato-protective, anti-carcinogenic, anti-allergic,
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant actions. This book is
a guide to ~280 plant species of medicinal flora that demonstrates
global relevance. Our goal is to share local knowledge about
phytomedicines to a worldwide audience. It is an illustrated
reference that documents and preserves the existing knowledge on
these plant taxa, with a social and cultural (ethnobotanical)
emphasis. This book also provides comprehensive and useful
information about traditional uses of medicinal plants by the local
communities for the treatment of various prevalent diseases. It
contains comprehensive descriptions of each species including
family, synonyms, English name, distribution, altitude, habitat,
morphological description, life form, part used, mode of
utilization, diseases category, recipes, other medicinal uses,
phytochemical activity and toxicity.
The history taking and communication skill stations are amongst the
most difficult postgraduate examinations, where candidates more
commonly fail due to an inability to communicate properly with the
patient, rather than due to lack of knowledge. Authored by
experienced postgraduate examiners, this book offers students a
wealth of real-life scenarios in multi-conversational styles, using
a seven-step approach to help them understand the questions and
provide clear and succinct answers. The scenarios are similar to
those most frequently encountered in examinations and the model
answers are in a typical style expected between doctor and patient,
also taking into account candidates for whom English may not be
their first language. The comprehensive text is enhanced by
illustrations and figures to assist learning and will be useful not
only to candidates preparing for postgraduate clinical
examinations, but also to undergraduate students. Key points
Provides real-life, conversational-style scenarios between doctor
and patient to help students prepare for postgraduate history
taking and communication skill examinations Uses a seven-step
approach to help postgraduates understand questions and provide
clear and succinct answers Scenarios typical of those used in
examinations Authored by experienced postgraduate examiners
This book describes ethnobotanical exploration, taxonomic
evaluation and nutraceutical assessment of twenty different edible
wild fruit species. The detailed study includes taxonomy,
morphology, organoleptography, micromorphology, palynology and
ethnobotanical uses. The research project provides vital
information for the selection and promotion of edible fruits, for
increased utilization and better nutrition. These wild edible
fruits not only serve as a source of nutrients and as an
alternative and unorthodox source of food but also as good
medicine.
This book describes the taxonomic and systematic studies of some
important medicinal plants of Dir valley, Pakistan. The information
regarding morphological and palynological characterization along
with pollen fertility estimation of about 50 species of 37 genera
belonging to 7 families are studied in detail. Morphological
characters help in understanding the adaptation and differentiation
in particular environment while the pollen morphology and its
fertility estimation is closely related to its function and many of
the pollen features helped the species to adapt the life on
particular geography and disperse its pollen in successful manner
to fertilize the egg for the production of a new plant. The data
derived from the research can contribute to the taxonomy of these
families and may provide new dimensions towards further research in
the discipline of morpho-palynological systematics.
In the modern time, medicinal plant resources are being depleted by
the increase of population and excessive biotic activities. If this
trend of constant depletion of medicinal plants persists, this may
cause an acute paucity of the resources of medicinal plants in
future and pose a serious threat to the physical well being of
mankind. Hence, the study of plants as a source of medicine has
become more important in the context of present global trade
scenario, where the cost of allopathic medicines are likely to be
beyond the reach of common man. So more folklore of our indigenous
knowledge of medicine should be explored and availability of such
plants should also be surveyed in each and every part of the
country. There exists a considerable diversity in the flora of
Kaghan Valley. Bryophytes are represented by 6 species,
Pteridophytes by 53 species, Gymnosperms by 12 and Angiosperms by
775 species (i.e., Monocots 136 species and Dicots 639 species). It
manifests the typical plant diversity of Himalayan region of Kaghan
Valley.
This book describes the systematics, ethnobotanical uses and
nutritional survey of twenty different species of wild edibles
(fruits and vegetables). The information regarding taxonomy,
morphology, organoleptography, palynomorphological
characterization, anatomy, medicinal and ethnobotanical uses are
incorporated in detail. Wild edibles (fruits and vegetables) are
the best alternative of cultivated food and source of several
essential nutrients. These wild edibles can be used in long terms
to overcome the rising food prices, micronutrient deficiency and
poverty elevation.
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The Genus Ficus (Paperback)
Kiran Yasmin Khan, Prof Mir Ajab Khan, Mushtaq Ahmad
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R1,220
Discovery Miles 12 200
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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This book described in detail the systematics and medicinal uses of
22 species of Ficus. The information regarding taxonomy,
morphology, palynomorphological characterization, anatomy,
elemental analysis of thirteen elements through flame atomic
absorption spectrophotometer of different parts of species and
medicinal uses with special emphasis on Anti-diabetic uses are
incorporated in seven chapters.
This monograph includes the tribe Paniceae comprising the genera
Brachiaria, Cenchrus, Echinochloa, Eriochloa, Oplismenus, Panicum,
Paspalidium, Paspalam, Penniseum and Setaria. For the recognition
and circumscription of the tribes, genera and species, very limited
characters of the floral parts are used, whose validity and
significance is important. The absence of a valid taxonomic
treatment of these genera make it necessary to revise the past work
and to carry out further research on new aspects. This study was
carried out to clear up the taxonomic position of a number of taxa.
The present account includes the comprehensive study of the
morphological, anatomical and palynological aspects and elemental
dispersive spectrophotometer analysis (EDS) of 10 genera of tribe
Paniceae present from Pakistan.
In recent years there is a spurt in the interest regarding survival
of traditional herbal drug medication. At the same time in the
global perspective, the authenticity, purity and standardization
are important aspects with respect to herbal drugs. As the name
implies authenticity relates to providing the materials is true and
corresponds to right identity. This book describes the
chemotaxonomic markers including organoleptography (color, taste,
odor, appearance, texture, clarity), morpho-palynology {macro and
microscopic features based on light microscope (LM) and scanning
electron microscopy (SEM), leaf epidermal anatomy (LM),
chromatographic analysis (TLC)} and fluorescence quenching (UV and
IR analysis) used as an aid in the identification of genuine source
of herbal drugs. Because of gravity of problems like adulteration,
nomenclatural confusion, morphological similarities and lack of
knowledge about genuine source, these chemotaxonomic techniques are
of utmost importance for wider acceptance according to World Health
Organization (WHO).
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