Exploring Medicinal Fruits and Berries

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-16384-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 344 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm

Reihe: Exploring Medicinal Plants

Exploring Medicinal Fruits and Berries is a clear, authoritative guide to fruits long valued in traditional medical systems and increasingly examined by modern science. It explains how naturally occurring bioactive compounds—antioxidants, polyphenols, flavonoids, vitamins and minerals—contribute to pathways relevant to health risk and wellbeing. Bridging traditional knowledge with state-of-the-art research, the book surveys fruits and berries with evidence across immunity, inflammation management, cardiovascular and metabolic health, healthy ageing, skin health and gastrointestinal function. It also examines underutilised species, emerging nutraceutical applications and cultivation practices that support sustainability and biodiversity.

Part of the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this book is designed for students, researchers, practitioners and growers, as well as health-conscious readers. It provides a rigorous resource for understanding medicinal fruits and berries in contemporary health and wellness, with an emphasis on scientific significance and practical applications.

Zielgruppe

Academic, Postgraduate, and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Husen, Azamal

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 An Overview of Medicinal Fruits and Berries

Shilpa, Deepika B. Prashar, Shilpi Vashisth, Munish Sharma

2 Exploring Bioactive Compounds in Medicinal Fruits and Berries

Weria Weisany

3 Medicinal Fruits and Berries in Enhancing Immune System

Sharika Rajasekharan, Pandar Nartsawee, Balamurugan Krishnaswamy, Siriporn Chuchawankul

4 Traditional Medicinal Uses of Fruits and Berries in Indigenous Healing

Shah Alam, Nighat Anjum, Jamal Akhtar, N. Zaheer Ahmed

5 Phytochemicals in Medicinal Fruits and Berries

Bendjazia Rania, Azizi Nassima, Dris Djemaa

6 Anti-inflammatory Properties of Medicinal Fruits and Berries

Sharika Rajasekharan, Bynedi Seshadhri Chinna Mounish, Tewin Tencomnao, Siriporn Chuchawankul

7 Medicinal Fruits and Berries in Cardiovascular Health

Arpan Modi, Malik Nasibullah, Chaachouay Noureddine, Pankaj Sharma, Azamal Husen

8 Fruits and Berries as Natural Detoxifiers for the Body

Muhammad Zahoor, Sumaira Naz, Sajad Khan

9 Enhancing Brain Health with Medicinal Fruits and Berries

Navyashree H, Naveen Y

10 Anti-Cancer Potential of Medicinal Fruits and Berries

Noureddine Chaachouay, Abdellatif Rahim, Azamal Husen

11 Managing Diabetes Through Medicinal Fruits and Berries

Nazim Husain, Jamal Akhtar

12 Anti-aging Benefits of Medicinal Fruits and Berries

Patrick Valere Tsouh Fokou, Simplice Joël Ndendoung Tatsimo

13 Medicinal Fruits and Berries in Skin Care

Patcharaporn Saengratwatchara, Kamonwan Chaikhong, Anchalee Prasansuklab

14 Supporting Gastrointestinal Health with Medicinal Fruits and Berries

Nayomi Deshani De Silva, Anoja Priyadarshani Attanayake, Thushara Indika Sampath

15 Medicinal Fruits and Berries as Nutraceuticals

Uswatun Khasanah, Ari Satia Nugraha, Catherine M. Miller, Phurpa Wangchuk

16 Synergistic Effects of Herbal Medicines, Medicinal Fruits, and Berries

Sarfaraz Ali Ghumro, Felix Wambua Muema, Phurpa Wangchuk

17 Lesser-known Medicinal Fruits and Berries

Tanfidz Alishlah, Firdha Aprillia Wardhani, Hery Diar Febryanto, Phurpa Wangchuk, Ari Satia Nugraha

18 Unveiling the Mechanisms Behind Therapeutic Power of Medicinal Fruits and Berries

Gazala Tabassum, Sandeep K. Behera, Nimisha Patel, Ahmad Ali, Hina Alim

19 Sustainable Harvesting and Cultivation Practices for Medicinal Fruits and Berries

Thushara Indika Sampath, Anoja Priyadarshani Attanayake, Nayomi Deshani De Silva

Über Autor(innen)

Azamal Husen has served as Full Professor and Head of the Department of Biology at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia. He is currently affiliated as a Foreign Delegate with Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia, and holds an Adjunct Professorship at Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. His earlier academic roles include Full Professor at Sankalchand Patel University in Visnagar, India, and Visiting Faculty at the Forest Research Institute and Doon College of Agriculture and Forest in Dehradun, India. With more than 25 years of experience in academia and research, he is highly regarded for his expertise in nanobiotechnology, plant physiology, environmental botany, medicinal plants, and plant propagation. His research has been supported by prominent national and international organizations, including the World Bank, the National Agricultural Technology Project, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. He is a prolific scholar, having published more than 350 academic works, including research articles, books, and book chapters. His editorial contributions are equally noteworthy; he serves on the editorial boards and peer review panels of numerous prestigious journals published by Elsevier, Frontiers Media, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, RSC, Oxford University Press, the Royal Society, CSIRO, MDPI, PLOS, Sciendo, John Wiley & Sons, and UPM Journals. He is also a member of the advisory board of Cambridge Scholars Publishing, United Kingdom. He is a fellow of the Plantae group under the American Society of Plant Biologists and holds membership in several scientific organizations, including the International Society of Root Research, the Asian Council of Science Editors, and the International Natural Product Sciences Taskforce. Throughout his career, he has delivered invited lectures, keynote addresses, and technical presentations at numerous international conferences, symposia, and workshops. In the field of academic development, he has made significant contributions through the design and delivery of orientation programs for university faculty, the development of educational modules, and the formulation of curricula at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. In recognition of his contributions to teaching, research, and community service, he was honored with a special award from the University of Gondar. He is currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Plant Physiology and is Series Editor for several major academic collections, including Exploring Medicinal Plants (Taylor & Francis, USA), Plant Biology, Sustainability, and Climate Change (Elsevier, USA), and Smart Nanomaterials Technology (Springer Nature, Singapore). He also leads the Handbook Series on Nanotechnology and Its Applications (Springer Nature, Singapore). His outstanding contributions to science have earned him international acclaim, including the prestigious distinction of being named among the "World’s Top 2% Scientists" for three consecutive years (2020 onwards) by Stanford University, a recognition published in the Elsevier Data Repository. In addition to his regular academic responsibilities, he has served as Guest Editor for several high-impact special issues, including Advances in Plant Metabolomics: Insights, Applications, and Integration (Plant Physiology and Biochemistry), Exploring Nanotechnology in Medicinal Plants (Journal of Herbal Medicine), and Integrating Nanotechnology with Plant Compounds: Enhancing Abiotic Stress Resilience and Crop Improvement via Signaling Molecules (Frontiers in Plant Science), Nanobiotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture and Crop Improvement (Discover Applied Sciences) among others. His work continues to shape contemporary research at the intersection of plant science, biotechnology, and sustainable development. His academic leadership, research excellence, and international collaborations have positioned him as a prominent figure in global scientific circles.