Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants, 2-volume set

"This 2-volume book set, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants, introduces and provides extensive coverage of 79 important medicinal plant species. Each chapter, written by noted experts in the field, focuses on one important medicinal plant, giving a brief introduction about the species and then delving into the plant's bioactive phytochemicals along with its chemical structures and pharmacological activities. A wide array of biological activities and potential health benefits of the medicinal plant-which includes antiviral, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties as well as protective effects on liver, kidney, heart and nervous system-are given. An extensive collection of research literature on pharmacological activities on that species is reviewed. This volume, published under the AAP Focus on Medicinal Plants book series, edited by the accomplished editor, T. Pullaiah, who has taught, researched, written, and published on medicinal plants for over 35 years, will be an important reference resource for years to come for both new and experienced medicinal researchers"-- Cover - 2 Volume Set Volume 1 Cover. Volume 1 Half Title Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants: Volume 1 Copyright AAP Focus on Medicinal Plants Series Other Books from AAP About the Editor Contents Volume 1 Volume 2 Contributors Abbreviations Preface 1. Ilex paraguariensis—Green Gold from South America 2. The Pharmacological Properties of Brazilian Arnica (Solidago chilensis Meyen) 3. Therapeutic Properties of Strychnos nux-vomica L. 4. Phytochemistry and Bioactive Potential of Water Hyssop [Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst.] 5. An Overview on Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Anastatica hierochuntica L. 6. Naphthalene—Isoquinoline Group of Alkaloid from Monotypic Family Ancistrocladaceae 7. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profiles of Centella asiatica L. 8. Biomolecules and Therapeutics of Chlorophytum borivilianum Santapau & R.R. Fern. (Safed Musli) 9. Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Bryonopsis laciniosa (L.) Naudin 10. Diplocyclos palmatus (L.) C. Jeffrey: An Important Medicinal Striped Cucumber 11. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Curcuma neilgherrensis Wight 12. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle 13. New Insights on Bioactives and Pharmacology of Genipa americana L. 14. Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmacology of Cuminum cyminum L. 15. Ethnopharmacology and Phytochemistry of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl. 16. Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Studies of Plumbago indica L.: A Medicinal Plant 17. Biomolecules and Therapeutics of Terminalia bellirica Roxb. 18. Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Activities of Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers 19. A Pharmacological View on the Medicinal Properties of the Ziziphus joazeiro Mart. 20. Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Potentialities of Syzygium caryophyllatum (L.) Alston 21. Phytochemistry and Biological Activities of Crepidium acuminatum (D. Don) Szlach.: A Systematic Review 22. Phytochemistry and Bioactive Potential of Tiririca (Cyperus esculentus L.) 23. Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Properties of Justicia betonica L. 24. A Review on Phytochemistry and Pharmacology Profile of Pendant Amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus L.) 25. Bioactives and Therapeutic Potential of Blood Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus L.) 26. Bioactive Compounds and Pharmacological Activity of Beta vulgaris L. 27. Phytoconstituents and Pharmacological Properties of Enicostemma axillare Raynal 28. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Potential of Ornamental Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis) 29. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Couroupita guianensis Aubl. 30. Review on Pharmacological Activities of Gentiana scabra Bunge 31. Pharmacological Importance and Chemical Composition of Mallotus roxburghianus Müell.Arg. 32. Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Phytolacca dodecandra L. 33. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects of “Arogyapacha,” Trichopus zeylanicus Gaertn. 34. Pharmacological Activities of Manilkara hexandra (Roxb.)Dubard: A Comprehensive Review 35. Rhinacanthus nasutus (L.) Kurz: Prehistory to Current Uses to Humankind 36. Chemical Composition and Bioactivities of Great Mullein [Verbascum thapsus L. (Family: Scrophulariaceae)] 37. A Brief Review on Biological Properties and Pharmacological Activities of Litsea cubeba 38. Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Calotropis procera L. and C. gigantea R.Br. 39. A Review on Bioactive and Pharmacological Activities of Adansonia digitata L.: A Majestic and Universal Remedy Plant 40. Phytochemistry and Bioactive Potential of Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis L. 41. Medicinal Properties and Bioactive Compounds of Stemona tuberosa Lour Index Volume 2 Cover. Volume 2 Half Title Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants: Volume 2 Copyright AAP Focus on Medicinal Plants Series Other Books from AAP About the Editor Contents Volume 1 Volume 2 Contributors Abbreviations Preface 42. Chemical Composition and Biological Properties of Musk Willow (Salix aegyptiaca L.) 43. Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Properties of Salvadora persica L. 44. Bioactive Components and Pharmacology of Memecylon 45. An Account of Traditional Uses, Bioactive Compounds, and Pharmacological Activities of the Genus Hydnocarpus (Family: Achariaceae) 46. Chemical Principles, Bioactivity, and Pharmacology of Hedychium spicatum Sm. (Family: Zingiberaceae) 47. Functional Components and Biological Activities of Kaempferia galanga L. (Chandramoolika) 48. Bioactive Compounds and Pharmacological Activities of Terminalia pallida Brandis 49. Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of an Aquatic Herb Nymphaea pubescens Willd 50. Phyla nodiflora (L.) Greene—Exquisite Plant with Therapeutic Effects 51. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Achyranthes aspera L. (Amaranthaceae) 52. Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Garcinia mangostana (Mangosteen)—A Review 53. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Cycas beddomei Dyer 54. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Tridax procumbens L.: An Asteraceaeous Member 55. Bioactives and Their Biological Potentialities of Wild Cinnamon [Cinnamomum malabatrum (Burm.f.) J.Presl (Lauraceae)] 56. Therapeutic Potential and Bioactives of Amaranthus spinosus L. 57. Mussaenda macrophylla Wall.: Chemical Composition and Pharmacological Applications 58. Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Potentialities of Syzygium densiflorum Wall. ex Wight & Arn. and S. travancoricum Gamble (Myrtaceae) 59. Bioactives and Ethnopharmacology of Pittosporum napaulense (DC.) Rehder & E.H. Wilson 60. Tree of Heaven: Ailanthus excelsa Roxb.—Chemistry and Pharmacology 61. Pharmacology and Therapeutic Potential of Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. 62. A Review on Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Aristolochia indica L. 63. Pharmacological Activities of Diploclisia glaucescens (Blume) Diels 64. Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacological Properties of Red spinach (Amaranthus tricolor L.) 65. Bioactive Molecules and Pharmacology Studies of Ecbolium viride (Forssk.) Alston 66. Phytoconstituents and Pharmacological Activities of Star Fruit [Averrhoa carambola L. (Family: Oxalidaceae)] 67. Pharmacological and Phytochemical Review of a Vulnerable Medicinal Plant Embelia ribes Burm. f. 68. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Tamarix aphylla (L.) Karst. 69. Bioactives and Pharmacology Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh. 70. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Himalayan Silver Birch (Betula utilis D. Don): A Dominant Treeline Forming Species 71. A Comprehensive Review on Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Potential of Musanga cecropioides R.Br. ex Tedlie 72. Angelica glauca Edgew.—An Ethnopharmacological, Phytochemical, and Pharmacological Review 73. Clusia nemorosa G. Mey: A Plant with Pharmacological Potential 74. Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmacology of Eclipta prostrata (L.) L. 75. Phytochemical Potential and Pharmacology of Ephedra alata Decne. 76. Ephedra sinica Stapf—An Exemplary Source of Ephedrine-Type Alkaloids 77. Pharmacological Review of Potential Underutilized Plant Rhus mysorensis G. Don 78. Devil’s Cherry (Atropa belladonna L.): A Systematic Review on Its Phytoactives and Pharmacological Properties 79. Traditional Use, Chemical Constituents, and Pharmacology of Cocos nucifera L. Index "This 2-volume book set, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants, introduces and provides extensive coverage of 79 important medicinal plant species. Each chapter, written by noted experts in the field, focuses on one important medicinal plant, giving a brief introduction about the species and then delving into the plant’s bioactive phytochemicals along with its chemical structures and pharmacological activities. A wide array of biological activities and potential health benefits of the medicinal plant--which includes antiviral, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties as well as protective effects on liver, kidney, heart and nervous system--are given. An extensive collection of research literature on pharmacological activities on that species is reviewed."-- Provided by publisher