PHYTOCHEMICALS FROM MEDICINAL PLANTS SCOPE APPLICATIONS AND POTENTIAL HEALTH CLAIMS (HB 2020) Hardcover

"Phytochemicals from Medicinal Plants: Scope, Applications and Potential Health Claims highlights the significance of medicinal plants and their potential health benefits. The book delves into bioactive compounds derived from these plants, exploring their health benefits and how plant-based products are used in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. The first section covers sources of bioactive compounds, their biochemistry, structural composition, potential biological activities, and methods of isolating these molecules. The authors explore the pharmacological aspects of medicinal plants, the phytochemical and biological effects of different natural products, and their role in ethnobotany and medicine. They also propose a novel dietary approach for disease management. The book further investigates the diverse applications of plant-based products across various sectors of the food and pharmaceutical industries."