ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY AND PHYTOCHEMICAL ATTRIBUTES OF MEDICINAL PLANTS VOLUME 2 (HB 2024) Hardcover

This book explores the morphological traits, ethnopharmacological properties, and biologically active secondary metabolites of medicinal plants. Ethnopharmacology, the systematic study of traditional medicines, remains a valuable source of innovative drugs and pharmaceutical lead compounds. Plant secondary metabolites, whether used alone or in combination, can be effective and safe alternatives when synthetic drugs fall short. The book delves into these metabolites, including methods for their targeted expression and purification. In addition to examining the morphological characteristics, ethnopharmacological uses, biological and pharmacological effects, and clinical trial findings, this comprehensive guide covers 56 plant species. It also discusses plant cell culture conditions and various techniques to enhance the production of these vital secondary metabolites.