Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal Plants: Advances, Trends and Pharmacological Applications

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Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal Plants: Advances, Trends and Pharmacological Applications Editors: Mozaniel Santana de Oliveira, Ravendra Kumar, Sonu Kumar Mahawer Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
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Pages: 670 Language: English ISBN: 9781036478421 Categories: , , , , , ,

This comprehensive volume provides an in-depth exploration of the diverse chemical wealth of medicinal plants and their therapeutic potential. It integrates classical knowledge with cutting-edge scientific advances, offering a holistic perspective on the discovery, extraction, characterization, and pharmacological evaluation of plant-derived bioactive compounds.Beginning with the foundations of phytochemistry and traditional wisdom, the book systematically presents modern extraction and isolation technologies, advanced analytical tools, and molecular insights into mechanisms of action. It highlights the pivotal role of phytochemicals in combating major global health challenges, including cancer, inflammation, metabolic disorders, malaria, and infectious diseases, while addressing the complexities of natural product drug discovery and development.Beyond pharmacological dimensions, the book underscores the importance of sustainable sourcing, ethical biodiversity conservation, and the agro-economic trade-offs involved in medicinal plant cultivation. Case studies, such as the multifaceted potential of curcumin, exemplify the integration of therapeutic and agronomic value.Designed for researchers, academicians, and professionals in pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, plant biotechnology, natural product pharmacology, and agricultural sciences, this book serves as a timely resource guiding future innovations in the sustainable utilization of medicinal plant compounds for global health and well-being.

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Author Biography

Dr Ravendra Kumar did his MSc (2006) and PhD (2010) in Agricultural Chemicals/Chemistry at G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India in the field of natural product chemistry.Dr Sonu Kumar Mahawer completed his Master's degree in Agricultural Chemicals from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India. He obtained a PhD degree in Agricultural Chemicals from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India.Dr Mozaniel Santana de Oliveira graduated with a Master's in Chemistry and a PhD in Food Science and Technology, from the Federal University of Pará, Brazil, in addition to specializations in Food Management and Preservation Methods and Teaching Chemistry.Dr Avdhesh Kumar obtained his Master's degree in Zoology from Agra University, Agra, India. He received his PhD degree in zoology from Dr B.R. Ambedkar, University, Uttar Pradesh, India in 1996.Dr Ravindra Soni is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. He holds a PhD in Microbiology from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, India. He has 16 years of teaching and research experience in the fields of environmental and agricultural microbiology. Dr Deep Chandra Suyal is a Scientist at ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. He holds a PhD in Microbiology from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, India. He has been actively engaged in research for more than 15 years, and has experience in the fields of microbial ecology, plant-microbe interactions, bacterial genomics and proteomics.