Medicinal Plants of Bangladesh and West Bengal
Botany, Natural Products, & Ethnopharmacology
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:31st Mar '21
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- Hardback£130.00(9781138735163)
This comprehensive guide explores over 100 medicinal spices, detailing their uses, classifications, and pharmacological properties in Medicinal Plants of Bangladesh and West Bengal.
This book serves as a comprehensive resource detailing the scientific names, classifications, local names, historical backgrounds, and medicinal uses of over 100 medicinal spices found in Bengal. Medicinal Plants of Bangladesh and West Bengal not only highlights the botanical descriptions of these spices but also delves into their chemical constituents, pharmacological activities, and potential toxicology. Each entry is meticulously documented, providing a well-rounded perspective on the importance of these plants.
In addition to the scientific information, the book includes valuable chemical structures of active constituents and numerous references, making it an essential tool for researchers and students in various fields like pharmacy, pharmacology, medicine, biotechnology, and nutrition. It is particularly beneficial for those interested in natural products that could lead to advancements in therapeutics, functional nutrition, or cosmetology. Medicinal Plants of Bangladesh and West Bengal emphasizes the economic significance of these herbs, showcasing their chemical diversity and potential pharmacological applications.
The book features field photographs captured alongside local healers and markets, illustrating the preparation methods of these spices. It discusses the ethnopharmacology of each medicinal spice, based on the author's extensive observations in Bengal. By providing a wealth of scientific information, this book fills a crucial gap in the growing global interest in natural foods and botanical drugs.
Arranged alphabetically by botanical family, the highlighted herbs will be useful for researchers and students interested in the study of the potential pharmacological applications of these natural products. Each entry features field photos and ethnopharmacological uses, as well as a monograph. The information is geared toward various disciplines, including pharmacy, pharmacology, medicine, biotechnology, nutrition, cosmetology, and conventional drug development.
- American Botanical Council, Issue 123, 2019
ISBN: 9780367779924
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 430g
304 pages