Chemical and Pharmacological Perspective of Artemisia amygdalina (SpringerBriefs in Pharmacology and Toxicology Book 0)

This book reviews the chemical and biological properties of __Artemisia amygdalina__ Decne, a critically endangered and endemic plant species in the the high-altitude Kashmir Himalayas, which has a high pharmacological potential. It describes the bioactivity-guided isolation of its chemical compounds, their characterization using spectroscopic methods and the development of a simple and reliable RP-HPLC method for the simultaneous quantification of the isolated constituents. The authors discuss the potential pharmacological activities of __A. amygdalina,__ such as antioxidant, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulatory and antidiabetic effects, and pave the way for future research. Front Matter....Pages i-vii Introduction....Pages 1-6 Phytochemical Screening and HPLC Analysis of Artemisia amygdalina ....Pages 7-13 Volatile Composition of Artemisia amygdalina ....Pages 15-24 Phytochemical Analysis and Chemobiological Standardization of Artemisia amygdalina ....Pages 25-37 Biological Profile of Artemisia amygdalina ....Pages 39-58