Medicinal and aromatic plants : healthcare and industrial applications / / Tariq Aftab, Khalid Rehman Hakeem, editors

• Pubblicazione: Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021]; ©2021
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (781 pages)
• Disciplina: 615.321
• Soggetto topico: Medicinal plants; Plantes medicinals; Plantes aromàtiques; Aplicacions industrials; Fitoteràpia
• Soggetto genere / forma: Llibres electrònics
• Persona (resp. second.): AftabTariq; HakeemKhalid Rehman
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Chapter 1: Medicinal Plants and Herbal Drugs: An Overview -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Taxonomical Aspects and Botanical Characteristics of Medicinal Plants -- 1.2.1 Plant Systematics and Taxonomy -- 1.2.2 Plant Morphology -- 1.2.3 Plant Physiology -- 1.2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Metabolism -- 1.3 Bioactive Chemical Substances -- 1.3.1 Phenolic Compounds -- 1.3.1.1 Simple Phenolics -- 1.3.1.2 Anthraquinones -- 1.3.1.3 Naphthoquinones -- 1.3.1.4 Tannins -- 1.3.1.5 Coumarins -- 1.3.1.6 Lignans -- 1.3.1.7 Stilbenes -- 1.3.1.8 Flavonoids -- Flavones -- Flavanols -- Flavonols -- Flavanones -- Flavanonols -- Isoflavones -- Neoflavonoids -- Anthocyanidins -- Chalcones -- 1.3.2 Terpenes -- 1.3.2.1 Monoterpenes -- 1.3.2.2 Sesquiterpenes -- 1.3.2.3 Diterpenes -- 1.3.2.4 Triterpenes -- 1.3.2.5 Saponins -- 1.3.3 Alkaloids -- 1.4 Cultivation and Good Agricultural Practices for Medicinal Plants -- 1.4.1 Seeds and Other Propagation Materials -- 1.4.2 Site Selection -- 1.4.3 Light -- 1.4.4 Temperature -- 1.4.5 Atmospheric Humidity -- 1.4.6 Water Supply -- 1.4.7 Soil -- 1.4.8 Fertilizers -- 1.4.9 Maintenance and Protection -- 1.4.10 Harvesting -- 1.4.11 Post-Harvest Processing -- 1.5 Medicinal Plant Products (Herbal Drugs) and Safety and Quality Concerns -- 1.5.1 Adulteration of Herbal Drugs -- 1.5.2 Quality Control of Medicinal Plant Products/Drugs -- 1.6 Conservation and Sustainable Use of Medicinal Plants: Threats, Issues and Strategies -- 1.7 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 2: Secondary Metabolites in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs): Potent Molecules in Nature's Arsenal to Fight Human Diseases -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Primary Metabolites Versus Secondary Metabolites -- 2.3 Classification of Secondary Metabolites -- 2.3.1 Terpenoids and Steroids -- 2.3.1.1 Terpenoids/Terpenes -- Monoterpenes. ; Diterpenes -- Triterpenes -- Tetraterpenes -- Polyterpenes -- Saponins -- 2.3.1.2 Steroids -- 2.3.2 Phenolics -- 2.3.2.1 Flavonoids and Anthocyanins -- 2.3.2.2 Stilbenes -- 2.3.2.3 Catechins and Tannins -- 2.3.2.4 Coumarins and Furanocoumarins -- 2.3.2.5 Lignans and Lignin -- 2.3.3 Alkaloids -- 2.3.3.1 Ornithine-Derived Alkaloids -- 2.3.3.2 Lysine-Derived Alkaloids -- 2.3.3.3 Phenylalanine and Tyrosine-Derived Alkaloids -- 2.3.3.4 Indole Alkaloids -- 2.4 Functions of Plant Secondary Metabolites -- 2.5 Biological Potential and Health Benefits of Secondary Metabolites of MAPs -- 2.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Biodiversity, Management and Sustainable Use of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Resources -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Diversity -- 3.3 Various Factors Responsible for MAPs Exploitation -- 3.4 Utilisation and Conservation Strategies of MAPs -- 3.5 Role of Biotechnology in the Protection of Endangered MAPs -- 3.6 Protocols/Approaches to Medicinal Plant Conservation -- 3.7 Priorities and Strategies for Future Action -- 3.8 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Bioactive Secondary Metabolites of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and Their Disease-Fighting Properties -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 History of MAPs and Their Secondary Metabolites -- 4.3 Secondary Metabolites in MAPs and Their Role in Nature -- 4.3.1 Role of Secondary Metabolites in Nature -- 4.4 Pathways for Biosynthesis of Secondary Metabolites in MAPs -- 4.4.1 Biosynthetic Pathways for Terpenes -- 4.4.2 Biosynthetic Pathway for Phenolics -- 4.4.3 Biosynthetic Pathways for Nitrogen-Containing Compounds -- 4.5 Various Types of Secondary Metabolites in MAPs -- 4.5.1 Terpenoids/Terpenes -- 4.5.2 Phenolic Compounds -- 4.5.3 Nitrogen-Containing Compounds -- 4.6 Pharmacological Potential and Mechanism of Action of Bioactive Secondary Metabolites. ; 4.6.1 Antimicrobial Activity -- 4.6.2 Anti-carcinogenic Activity -- 4.6.3 Anti-cholestromic/Anti-lipidemic Activity -- 4.6.4 Antiviral Activity -- 4.6.5 Antidiabetic Activity -- 4.7 Conclusion and Future Prospects -- References -- Chapter 5: Potential Uses of Bioactive Compounds of Medicinal Plants and Their Mode of Action in Several Human Diseases -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Bioactive Compounds -- 5.3 Functions of Bioactive Compounds -- 5.3.1 Alkaloids -- 5.3.1.1 Some Important Alkaloid-Bearing Plants and Their Medicinal Properties -- 5.3.2 Terpenes -- 5.3.2.1 Some Important Terpenes Containing Medicinal Plants and Their Uses -- 5.3.3 Glycosides -- 5.3.4 Flavonoids and Phenolic Acids -- 5.4 Mode of Action -- 5.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Understanding the Mechanistic Functioning of Bioactive Compounds in Medicinal Plants -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Role of Secondary Metabolites -- 6.2.1 Covalent Interactions -- 6.2.2 Non-Covalent Interactions -- 6.2.3 Interactions with Biomembranes -- 6.2.4 Antioxidant Properties -- 6.3 Understanding the Elaborate Mechanism of Functioning of Some Important Secondary Metabolites -- 6.3.1 Phenolics -- 6.3.1.1 Aspirin -- 6.3.1.2 Quercetin -- 6.3.2 Alkaloids and Alkyl Amines -- 6.3.2.1 Quinine -- 6.3.2.2 Lysergic Acid Dimethylamine (LSD) -- 6.3.2.3 Vincristine and Vinblastine -- 6.3.3 Glycosides -- 6.3.3.1 Digoxin -- 6.3.4 Terpenoids -- 6.3.4.1 Saponins -- 6.3.5 Atypical Amino Acid -- 6.3.5.1 Myriocin -- 6.4 Conclusion and Future Perspectives -- References -- Chapter 7: Nutraceutical Potential of Herbs and Aromatic Plants of Himalayan Region -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in the Indian Himalayan Region -- 7.3 Some Common Herbs Which Can Be Used as Nutraceuticals -- 7.3.1 Aconitum heterophyllum -- 7.3.1.1 Taxonomical Classification of Aconitum heterophyllum (Common Name - Atees). ; 7.3.1.2 Vernacular Names of Aconitum heterophyllum -- 7.3.1.3 Morphological Description and Distribution -- 7.3.1.4 Chemical Constituents -- 7.3.1.5 Role on Traditional Medicine System -- 7.3.1.6 Pharmacological Approaches -- Antidiarrheal Activity -- Anti-inflammatory Properties -- Antibacterial Activity -- Antioxidant Activities -- Immunomodulatory Activities -- 7.3.2 Nardostachys jatamansi -- 7.3.2.1 Taxonomical Classification of Nardostachys jatamansi (Common Name - Jatamansi) -- 7.3.2.2 Vernacular Names of Nardostachys jatamansi -- 7.3.2.3 Morphological Description and Distribution -- 7.3.2.4 Chemical Constituents -- 7.3.2.5 Role on Traditional Medicine System -- 7.3.2.6 Pharmacological Approaches -- Antimicrobial Properties -- Antioxidant Properties -- Hepatoprotective Activity -- Antidiabetic Activity -- Antiparkinson's Activity -- Antiulcer Activity -- 7.3.3 Angelica glauca -- 7.3.3.1 Taxonomical Classification of Angelica glauca (Common Name - Gandhrain) -- 7.3.3.2 Vernacular Names of Angelica glauca -- 7.3.3.3 Morphological Description and Distribution -- 7.3.3.4 Chemical Constituents -- 7.3.3.5 Role on Traditional Medicine System -- 7.3.3.6 Pharmacological Approaches -- Antimicrobial Properties -- Antioxidant Properties -- Phytotoxic Activity -- 7.3.4 Hedychium spicatum -- 7.3.4.1 Taxonomical Classification of Hedychium spicatum (Common Name - Van-Haldi, Kapoor Kachri) -- 7.3.4.2 Vernacular Name of Hedychium spicatum -- 7.3.4.3 Morphological Description and Distribution -- 7.3.4.4 Chemical Constituents -- 7.3.4.5 Role on Traditional Medicine System -- 7.3.4.6 Pharmacological Approaches -- Antimicrobial Properties -- Antioxidant Properties -- Tranquilizing Action -- Antidiabetic Activity -- Anthelmintic Activity -- Cytotoxic Activity -- 7.3.5 Bergenia ciliata. ; 7.3.5.1 Taxonomical Classification of Bergenia ciliata (Common Name - Pashanabheda) -- 7.3.5.2 Vernacular Names of Bergenia ciliata -- 7.3.5.3 Morphological Description and Distribution -- 7.3.5.4 Chemical Constituents -- 7.3.5.5 Role on Traditional Medicine System -- 7.3.5.6 Pharmacological Approaches -- Antimicrobial Activity -- Anticarcinogenic Activity -- Antiurolithiatic Activity -- Hypoglycemic Activity -- Antioxidant Activities -- 7.3.6 Rheum australe -- 7.3.6.1 Taxonomical Classification of Rheum australe (Common Name - Himalayan Rhubarb) -- 7.3.6.2 Vernacular Names of Rheum australe -- 7.3.6.3 Morphological Description and Distribution -- 7.3.6.4 Chemical Constituents -- 7.3.6.5 Role on Traditional Medicine System -- 7.3.6.6 Pharmacological Approaches -- Antimicrobial Properties -- Antioxidant Properties -- Anticancer Activity -- Antidiabetic Activity -- Hepatoprotective Activity -- Nephroprotective Activity -- 7.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicity of Medicinal Plants -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Types of Phytochemicals -- 8.2.1 Phenolics -- 8.2.2 Phenolic Acids -- 8.2.3 Flavonoids -- 8.2.4 Tannins -- 8.2.5 Alkaloids -- 8.2.6 Saponins -- 8.3 Pharmacological Activities -- 8.3.1 Anticancer -- 8.3.2 Antidiabetic -- 8.3.3 Antipyretic Activity -- 8.3.4 Anti-Allergic Activity -- 8.3.5 Antioxidant -- 8.4 Toxicity of Medicinal Plants -- 8.4.1 Acute Toxicity -- 8.4.2 Sub-Acute Toxicity -- 8.4.3 Chronic Toxicity -- 8.5 Importance of Different Parameters in Toxicity Studies -- 8.5.1 Gross Behavior Assessment -- 8.5.2 Body Weight -- 8.5.3 Organ Weight -- 8.5.4 Serum Biochemical Importance -- 8.6 Conclusion and Future Prospectus -- References -- Chapter 9: Amaranthus caudatus L. as a Potential Bioresource for Nutrition and Health -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Distribution -- 9.3 Food Crisis and Alternatives. ; 9.4 Ethnobotany of Amaranthus.
• Titolo autorizzato: Medicinal and aromatic plants
• ISBN: 3-030-58975-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910484151403321
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