Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the World for Aging

Botany, Ethnopharmacology, Natural Products, and Molecular Pathways
1. Auflage 2023
ISBN: 978-1-032-29397-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)

Buch, Englisch, 310 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 612 g

Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the World for Aging: Botany, Ethnopharmacology, Natural products, and Molecular Pathways provides an unprecedented comprehensive overview of more than 100 plants used globally as medicine with the potential to prevent premature ageing. This handbook covers the pathophysiology of ageing from the molecular and cellular to organs levels, as well as the current state of knowledge about the mode of action of natural products from plants onto the pathophysiological pathways related to: (i) cardiovascular system and metabolism, (ii) central nervous system, (iii) kidneys, (iv) bones, (v) skin and hair, and (vi) immune system

Medicinal plants are presented alphabetically. For each plant is indicated the botanical family, synonyms, common names in English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. The reader will also find the parts of plants used, the active principles, a section on the medical history of the plants, on their contemporary medicinal uses, and a section where the results of pharmacological and clinical studies are presented. It also has for each plant a section of toxicology and a section of comments intended to discuss the mechanisms and potentials of each plant. The bibliographical references have been carefully selected for their relevance. This handbook is also intended to medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dieticians, and nutritionists, as well as readers with interest in health food and herbs.

FEATURES

- Alphabetical presentation of over 100 medicinal plants and pharmacological rationale for their uses for the ageing.

- Discusses the medical history, current medicinal uses, and potential candidates as leads for the prevention of premature aging.

- Introduces the molecular mechanism of natural products on the pathophysiology of ageing.

- Contains a selection of bibliographic references

- A useful research tool for postgraduates, academics, and the pharmaceutical, herbal, or nutrition industries

Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the World for Aging: Botany, Ethnopharmacology, Natural products, and Molecular Pathways presents commentary sections that invite further research and reflection on the fascinating and timely subject of the development of leads or herbals to maintain a healthy body with ageing. This is an ideal reference text for medicinal plants enthusiasts.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate, Professional, and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wiart, Christophe

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie Medizinische Biotechnologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Pharmazie
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Chemie Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword - David J. Newman

1 Yarrow (Achillea millefolium L.)

2 Venus’s Hair Fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris L.)

3 Bael (Aegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa)

4 Grains of Paradise (Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K. Schum.)

5 Common Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria L.)

6 Shallot (Allium ascalonicum L.)

7 Leek (Allium porrum L.)

8 Garlic (Allium sativum L.)

9 Onions (Allium cepa L.)

10 Indian Aloe (Aloe vera L.)

11 Citron Verbena (Aloysia citrodora Paláu)

12 Greater Galangal (Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd.)

13 Lesser Galangal (Alpinia of- cinarum Hance)

14 Marshmallow (Althaea of- cinalis L.)

15 Khella (Ammi visnaga (L.) Lam.)

16 Sweet Almonds (Amygdalus communis L.)

17 Italian Alkanet (Anchusa italica Retz.)

18 Dill (Anethum graveolens L.)

19 Garden Angelica (Angelica archangelica L.)

20 Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium (L.) Hoffm.)

21 Celery (Apium graveolens L.)

22 Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.)

23 Burdock (Arctium lappa L.)

24 Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana G. Gaertn., B. Mey. & Scherb.)

25 Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum L.)

26 Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium L.)

27 Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.)

28 Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris L.)

29 Asparagus (Asparagus of- cinalis L.)

30 Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.)

31 Borage (Borago of- cinalis L.)

32 White Mustard (Brassica alba L.)

33 Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern)

34 Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.)

35 Black Mustard (Brassica nigra (L.) W.D.J. Koch)

36 Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.)

37 Turnip (Brassica rapa L.)

38 Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze)

39 Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik)

40 Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)

41 Papaya (Carica papaya L.)

42 Caraway (Carum carvi L.)

43 Indian Pennywort (Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.)

44 Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.)

45 True Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Bl.)

46 Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai)

47 Lemon (Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck)

48 Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha L.)

49 Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.)

50 Saffron (Crocus sativus L.)

51 Melon (Cucumis melo L.)

52 Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

53 Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.)

54 Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.)

55 Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)

56 Quince (Cydonia oblonga Mill.)

57 Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.)

58 Lesser Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton)

59 Horsetail (Equisetum arvense L.)

60 Philippines Wax Flower (Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M. Sm.)

61 Japanese Horseradish (Eutrema japonicum (Miq.) Koidz.)

62 Asafetida (Ferula assa-foetida L.)

63 Figs (Ficus carica L.)

64 Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.)

65 Asam Gelugur (Garcinia atroviridis Griff. ex T. Anderson)

66 Tournefort’s Gundelia (Gundelia tournefortii L.)

67 Okra (Hibiscus esculentus L.)

68 Kangkong (Ipomoea aquatica Forssk.)

69 Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam)

70 Walnut (Juglans regia L.)

71 Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)

72 Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.)

73 Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa (L.) Pers.)

74 Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum L.)

75 Sponge Gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca Mill.)

76 Common White Horehound (Marrubium vulgare L.)

77 Lemon Balm (Melissa of- cinalis L.)

78 Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.)

79 Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.)

80 Common Watercress (Nasturtium of- cinale W.T. Aiton)

81 Nigella (Nigella sativa L.)

82 Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)

83 Olive (Olea europaea L.)

84 Wild Marjoram (Origanum vulgare L.)

85 Java Tea (Orthosiphon aristatus (Blume) Miq.)

86 Parsley (Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Fuss.)

87 Avocado (Persea americana Mill.)

88 Vietnamese Coriander (Polygonum odoratum Lour.)

89 Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus L.)

90 Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.)

91 Pear (Pyrus communis L.)

92 Radish (Raphanus sativus L.)

93 Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.)

94 Rosemary (Rosmarinus of- cinalis L.)

95 Sage (Salvia of- cinalis L.)

96 Common Elder (Sambucus nigra L.)

97 Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis L.)

98 Chayote (Sechium edule (Jacq.) Sw.)

99 Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

100 Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum (L.) Gaetn.)

101 Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.)

102 Dandelion (Taraxacum of- cinale F.H. Wigg.)

103 Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.)

104 Ajowan (Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague)

105 Stinging Needle (Urtica dioica L.)

106 Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.)

107 Cassumunar Ginger (Zingiber cassumunar Roxb.)

Über Autor(innen)

Christophe Wiart Pharm, Ph.D., completed his PharmD at the Faculté des Sciences Pharmaceutiques et Biologiques, Université Rennes 2 (France) and earned his Ph.D. in Natural Products Chemistry at the Universiti Pertanian Malaysia. He has taught pharmacognosy at the University of Malaya, and elsewhere. Dr. Wiart is the author of Medicinal Plants of the Asia-Pacific: Drugs from the Future? (2006), Medicinal Plants of Asia and the Pacific (2006), Ethnopharmacology of Medicinal Plants: Asia and the Pacific (2006), Medicinal Plants from the East (2010), Medicinal Plants from China, Korea and Japan: Bioresource for Tomorrow’s Drug and Cosmetic Discovery (2012), Lead Compounds from Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Cancer (2012), Lead Compounds from Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases (2013), Medicinal Plants in Asia for Metabolic Syndrome (2018), Medicinal Plants from West Bengal and Bangladesh (2019), Medicinal Plants in Asia and Pacific for Parasitic Infections: Botany, Ethnopharmacology, Molecular Basis, and Future Prospect (2020), Medicinal Plants in Asia and the Pacific for Zoonotic Pandemics (2021). He has published numerous articles. Dr. Wiart is presently completing books on the medicinal plants of North Borneo. Other current research interest include the ethnopharmacological study of the medicinal plants of Southeast Asia for the development of herbals and lead therapeutic compounds.