ANTIMALARIAL MEDICINAL PLANTS (HB 2024) Hardcover

Malaria remains a significant health issue worldwide, particularly in developing nations. The increasing resistance of malaria parasites to existing drugs underscores the urgent need for new antimalarial treatments that work in different ways. Finding plant-based remedies for malaria relies heavily on accurate ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological knowledge gathered from traditional healers. "Antimalarial Medicinal Plants" offers information on the active compounds and potential therapeutic benefits of various plant species used globally to combat malaria. This book assesses these plants in terms of their biology, diversity, geographical spread, and medicinal value. As part of the "Exploring Medicinal Plants" series, this book emphasizes important trends, technologies, processes, and services for the effective production, utilization, and understanding of the medicinal properties of antimalarial plants. It critically analyzes the claims made by traditional medical practitioners, backing them with scientific evidence to support the development of safe herbal drug formulations. This book serves as a valuable reference for researchers in herbal medicine, traditional healers, pharmacists, and students in plant sciences and economic botany.