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UNINA9910465455703321 |
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Titolo |
Medicinal plants [[electronic resource] ] : classification, biosynthesis and pharmacology / / Alejandro Varela and Jasiah Ibanez, editors |
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New York, : Nova Biomedical Books, c2009 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (385 p.) |
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Collana |
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Biotechnology in agriculture, industry and medicine series |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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VarelaAlejandro |
IbañezJasiah |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Materia medica, Vegetable |
Medicinal plants |
Pharmacognosy |
Electronic books. |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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""MEDICINAL PLANTS: CLASSIFICATION, BIOSYNTHESIS AND PHARMACOLOGY ""; ""MEDICINAL PLANTS: CLASSIFICATION, BIOSYNTHESIS AND PHARMACOLOGY""; ""Contents""; ""Preface ""; ""Biological Effects of β-Carotene""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""β-Carotene and Cardiovascular Disease""; ""β-Carotene and Immune Response""; ""β-Carotene as Anti-Inflammatory ""; ""β-Carotene as Antioxidant ""; ""β-Carotene and Skin Photodamage ""; ""β-Carotene and Diabetes""; ""β-Carotene and Maculopathy ""; ""β-Carotene and Pregnancy ""; ""β-Carotene and Cancer ""; ""Cancer Prostate""; ""Colon Cancer "" |
""Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia""""Lung Cancer""; ""Gastrointestinal Cancer""; ""Mechanisms of β-Carotene in Cancer ""; ""Clinical Studies on Cancer ""; ""Discussion""; ""References ""; ""Native Medicinal Plants used in the Ethnomedicine of the Córdoba Hills in Central Argentina: Relevance and Interest for Primary Health Care and Conservation""; ""Abstract ""; ""Introduction ""; ""Objectives""; ""Traditional Medicine in Peasant Populations of Argentina""; ""Ecology, Plant Resources and Highland Culture ""; ""Methodological Aspects ""; ""Results and Discussion"" |
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""I. Health and Medicine of the Highland Peasants """"1. How Peasants Name, Diagnose and Explain the Causes of Different Ailments""; ""A- Organic imbalances (originated by natural causes) ""; ""Originated by temperature imbalances ""; ""Originated by food imbalances""; ""Originated by blows or strains ""; ""Originated by alterations in the properties of blood and body humours ""; ""Originated by agents affecting the skin ""; ""Other imbalances and ailments ""; ""B. Imbalances generated by conflictive social relationships ""; ""2. How Peasants Prevent and Cure Different Afflictions "" |
""A.The use of remedies """"B. Symbolic and ritualistic aspects of peasant cures ""; ""II. Peasant Medicinal Plants ""; ""Characterization of Plant Pharmacopoeia""; ""Legislation and Control ""; ""III. Extraction, Use, Comercialization and Conservation of Medicinal Plants""; ""Conclusion""; ""References ""; ""Gastroprotective Triterpenoids: Pharmacological Mechanism ""; ""Abstract ""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Peptic Ulcer ""; ""2.1. Definition""; ""2.2. Gastric Anatomy""; ""2.3. Pathology""; ""3. Gastroprotection""; ""3.1. Functional Factors"" |
""3.1.1. Mucus-bicarbonate-phospholipid barrier """"3.1.2. Mucosal microcirculation ""; ""3.1.3. Motility ""; ""3.2. Humoral Factors""; ""3.2.1. Prostaglandins (PGs) ""; ""3.2.2. Nitric oxide (NO) ""; ""3.2.3. Lipoxins""; ""3.2.4. Resolvins""; ""3.2.5. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) ""; ""3.3. Neuronal Factors""; ""3.4. Other Gastroprotective Mechanism.""; ""3.4.1. Cytokines ""; ""3.4.2. Annexin-1""; ""3.4.3. Proteinase-activated receptors (PAR) ""; ""3.3.4. LTB4 and leukocyte adherence""; ""3.3.5. TNF-α""; ""4. Experimental Models to Study Gastroprotection ""; ""4.1. Ethanol Induce Gastric Damage"" |
""4.2. NSAIDs-Induced Gastric Damage "" |
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UNINA9910792064303321 |
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Autore |
Bryant-Waugh Rachel |
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Titolo |
Eating disorders : a parents' guide / / Rachel Bryant-Waugh and Bryan Lask |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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Hove, East Sussex [England] ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2013 |
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1-135-06769-4 |
0-203-37522-X |
1-299-28037-4 |
1-135-06770-8 |
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Edizione |
[2nd ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (201 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Eating disorders in children |
Eating disorders in adolescence |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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What are eating disorders? -- What causes eating disorders? -- How do I know if my child has an eating disorder? -- What can I do? general principles -- What can I do? specific problems -- Who should I consult and what will they do? -- What about the future? -- Case vignettes. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Eating problems are common in children and teenagers. Yet myths about such problems abound and it can be very difficult to separate the facts from popular beliefs; unusual or disturbed eating patterns can be understandably bewildering and distressing for parents. Whatever aspect of your child's eating behaviour is causing you concern, this book will help you understand some of the more common reasons why problems arise, and will give you advice on what you and others can do to manage the situation.Written by two experienced clinicians, this new edition of Eati |
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