Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy E-Book

by Michael Heinrich

Author	: Michael Heinrich
Publisher	: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages	: 381
Release	: 2017-11-24
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 0702070068

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Pharmacognosy (the science of biogenic or nature-derived pharmaceuticals and poisons) has been an established basic pharmaceutical science taught in institutions of pharmacy education for over two centuries. Over the past 20 years though it has become increasingly important given the explosion of new drugs, phytomedicines (plant medicines), nutraceuticals and dietary supplements – all of which need to be fully understood, tested and regulated. From a review of the previous edition: 'Drawing on their wealth of experience and knowledge in this field, the authors, who are without doubt among the finest minds in pharmacognosy today, provide useful and fascinating insights into the history, botany, chemistry, phytotherapy and importance of medicinal plants in some of today's healthcare systems. This is a landmark textbook, which carefully brings together relevant data from numerous sources and provides, in an authoritative and exhaustive manner, cutting-edge information that is relevant to pharmacists, pharmacognocists, complementary practitioners, doctors and nurses alike.' The Pharmaceutical Journal 'This is an excellent text book which provides fascinating insights into the world of pharmacognosy and the authors masterfully integrated elements of orthodox pharmacognosy and phytotherapy. Both the science student and the non-scientific person interested in phytotherapy will greatly benefit from reading this publication. It is comprehensive, easy to follow and after having read this book, one is so much more aware of the uniqueness of phytomedicines. A must read for any healthcare practitioner.' Covers the history, biology and chemistry of plant-based medicines Covers pharmaceutical and neutraceuticals derived from plants Covers the role of medicinal plants in worldwide healthcare systems Examines the therapeutics and evidence of plant-based medicines by body system Sections on regulatory information expanded New evidence updates throughout New material covering non-medical supplements Therapeutics updated throughout Now on StudentConsult

Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy

by Michael Heinrich

Author	: Michael Heinrich
Publisher	: Churchill Livingstone
Total Pages	: 0
Release	: 2012
Genre	: Health & Fitness
ISBN	: 9780702033889

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`A new classic' in a new edition! * Fully revised and updated throughout * New sections on antimicrobials from journal reviews of the previous edition: `Drawing on their wealth of experience and knowledge in this field, the authors, who are without doubt among the finest minds in pharmacognosy today, provide useful and fascinating insights into the history, botany, chemistry, phytotherapy and importance of medicinal plants in some of today's health care systems. This is a landmark textbook, which carefully brings together relevant data from numerous sources and provides in an authoritative and

Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy E-Book

by Michael Heinrich

Author	: Michael Heinrich
Publisher	: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages	: 285
Release	: 2023-04-27
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 0323834353

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Pharmacognosy, the science of nature-derived drugs, pharmaceuticals and poisons, played a crucial role in the development of modern medicine, and now has an equally important place in healthcare all over the world. This wide scope ranges from traditional medicine systems and herbal and nutritional therapies, the preparation and use of highly standardised and clinically tested herbal medicines, to the production of potent drugs used only in a purified form. Natural sources mainly focus on plants, fungi and algae, but drug discovery of novel compounds and structures includes bacteria and even marine animals. Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy is a landmark textbook that covers this spectrum of medicinal plant use. Written by leading experts in this field, this book takes the reader through the history, identification and quality assurance of plant-based medicines to their therapeutic properties, safety and compatibility and interaction with prescribed drugs. Aimed at students of all healthcare professions, including pharmacy, medicine, nursing and complementary therapies, the comprehensively updated information in this textbook is also relevant to those companies and organisations concerned with the regulation and testing of herbal medicines (phytomedicines), other natural health products, nutraceuticals and dietary supplements. - Introduces the concepts and scope of pharmacognosy - Examines the scientific evidence of plant-based medicines for a range of health conditions - Extended and updated referencing includes recent reviews, WHO and official documents (open access where available) for quick access to further scientific literature New to this edition - Antimicrobial natural products: as antibiotics and antiseptics, and their potential as bacterial resistance modifiers - Anticancer natural products: scope now includes their role in chemoprevention and associated anti-inflammatory mechanisms - New chapter on pharmacovigilance for herbal medicines and related products - Quality assurance and pharmacopoeial methods extended, with many new figures and examples - Plant medicines of recent scientific interest (popularity, or notoriety) added throughout - An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customise your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud - Antimicrobial natural products: as antibiotics and antiseptics, and their potential as bacterial resistance modifiers - Anticancer natural products: scope now includes their role in chemoprevention and associated anti-inflammatory mechanisms - New chapter on pharmacovigilance for herbal medicines and related products - Quality assurance and pharmacopoeial methods extended, with many new figures and examples - Plant medicines of recent scientific interest (popularity, or notoriety) added throughout

Trease and Evans' Pharmacognosy

by William Charles Evans

Author	: William Charles Evans
Publisher	: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages	: 3322
Release	: 2009-05-27
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 9780702041891

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This encyclopedic reference work on pharmacognosy covers the study of those natural substances, principally plants, that find a use in medicine. Its popularity and longevity stem from the book's balance between classical (crude and powdered drugs' characterization and examination) and modern (phytochemistry and pharmacology) aspects of this branch of science, as well as the editor's recognition in recent years of the growing importance of complementary medicines, including herbal, homeopathic and aromatherapy. No other book provides such a wealth of detail. A reservoir of knowledge in a field where there is a resurgence of interest - plants as a source of drugs are of growing interest both in complementary medicine fields and in the pharmaceutical industry in their search for new 'lead compounds'. Dr Evans has been associated with the book for over 20 years and is a recognised authority in all parts of the world where pharmacognosy is studied, his knowledge and grasp of the subject matter is unique. Meticulously referenced and kept up to date by the editor, new contributors brought in to cover new areas. New chapter on 'Neuroceuticals'. Addition of many new compounds recently added to British Pharmacopoeia as a result of European harmonisation. Considers development in legal control and standardisation of plant materials previously regarded as 'herbal medicines'. More on the study of safety and efficacy of Chinese and Asian drugs. Quality control issues updated in line with latest guidelines (BP 2007).

Phytopharmacy

by Sarah E. Edwards

Author	: Sarah E. Edwards
Publisher	: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages	: 438
Release	: 2015-04-27
Genre	: Science
ISBN	: 1118543564

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Healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists and nurses, are often confronted with patients who use over-the-counter (OTC) herbal medicinal products and food supplements. While taking responsibility for one’s own health and treatment options is encouraged, many patients use these products based on limited (and sometimes inaccurate) information from non-scientific sources, such as the popular press and internet. There is a clear need to offer balanced, well-informed advice to patients, yet a number of studies have shown that, generally, conventionally trained health practitioners consider their knowledge about herbal medicinal products and supplements to be weak. Phytopharmacy fills this knowledge gap, and is intended for use by the busy pharmacist, nurse, or doctor, as well as the ‘expert patient’ and students of pharmacy and herbal medicine. It presents clear, practical and concise monographs on over a hundred popular herbal medicines and plant-based food supplements. Information provided in each monograph includes: • Indications • Summary and appraisal of clinical and pre-clinical evidence • Potential interactions • Contraindications • Possible adverse effects An overview of the current regulatory framework is also outlined, notably the EU Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive. This stipulates that only licensed products or registered traditional herbal medicinal products (THRs), which have assured quality and safety, can now legally be sold OTC. Monographs are included of most of the major herbal ingredients found in THRs, and also some plant-based food supplements, which while not strictly medicines, may also have the potential to exert a physiological effect.

Textbook of Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry

by Dr Biren Shah

Author	: Dr Biren Shah
Publisher	: Elsevier India
Total Pages	: 48
Release	: 2013-11-01
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 8131234584

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This comprehensive textbook primarily aims at fulfilling the syllabus requirements of B.Pharm. students. It is specifically designed to impart knowledge about the alternative systems of medicine and modern pharmacognosy. Additionally, it will also serve as a valuable information resource to other health sciences students and researchers working in the field of herbal technology.

Ethnopharmacology

by Michael Heinrich

Author	: Michael Heinrich
Publisher	: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages	: 464
Release	: 2015-07-29
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 1118930738

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Ethnopharmacology is one of the world’s fastest-growing scientific disciplines encompassing a diverse range of subjects. It links natural sciences research on medicinal, aromatic and toxic plants with socio-cultural studies and has often been associated with the development of new drugs. The Editors of Ethnopharmacology have assembled an international team of renowned contributors to provide a critical synthesis of the substantial body of new knowledge and evidence on the subject that has emerged over the past decade. Divided into three parts, the book begins with an overview of the subject including a brief history, ethnopharmacological methods, the role of intellectual property protection, key analytical approaches, the role of ethnopharmacology in primary/secondary education and links to biodiversity and ecological research. Part two looks at ethnopharmacological contributions to modern therapeutics across a range of conditions including CNS disorders, cancer, bone and joint health and parasitic diseases. The final part is devoted to regional perspectives covering all continents, providing a state-of-the –art assessment of the status of ethnopharmacological research globally. A comprehensive, critical synthesis of the latest developments in ethnopharmacology. Includes a section devoted to ethnopharmacological contributions to modern therapeutics across a range of conditions. Contributions are from leading international experts in the field. This timely book will prove invaluable for researchers and students across a range of subjects including ethnopharmacology, ethnobotany, medicinal plant research and natural products research. Ethnopharmacology- A Reader is part of the ULLA Series in Pharmaceutical Sciences www.ullapharmsci.org

Nuts and Seeds in Health and Disease Prevention

by Victor R Preedy

Author	: Victor R Preedy
Publisher	: Academic Press
Total Pages	: 600
Release	: 2020-05-17
Genre	: Technology & Engineering
ISBN	: 0128216107

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Nuts and Seeds in Health and Disease Prevention, Second Edition investigates the benefits of nuts and seeds in health and disease prevention using an organizational style that will provide easy-access to information that supports identifying treatment options and the development of symptom-specific functional foods. This book examines seeds and nuts as agents that affect metabolism and other health-related conditions and explores the impact of compositional differences between various seeds and nuts, including differences based on country of origin and processing technique. Finally, the book includes methods for the analysis of seed and nut-related compounds. Written for nutrition researchers, nutritionists, food scientists, government regulators of food, and students of agriculture, oils and feeds, nutrition and life sciences, this book is sure to be a welcomed resource. - Identifies options and opportunities for improving health through the consumption of nut and seed products - Provides easy access to information that supports the identification of treatment options - Contains insights into health benefits that will assist in development of symptom-specific functional foods - Examines seeds and nuts as agents that affect metabolism and other health-related conditions - Explores the impact of compositional differences between various seeds and nuts, including differences based on country of origin and processing technique - Includes methods for analysis of seed and nut-related compound

Scientific Basis for Ayurvedic Therapies

by Lakshmi C. Mishra

Author	: Lakshmi C. Mishra
Publisher	: CRC Press
Total Pages	: 502
Release	: 2003-09-29
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 9780849313660

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Arguably the oldest form of health care, Ayurveda is often referred to as the "Mother of All Healing." Although there has been considerable scientific research done in this area during the last 50 years, the results of that research have not been adequately disseminated. Meeting the need for an authoritative, evidence-based reference, Scientific Basis for Ayurvedic Therapies is the first book to analyze and synthesize current research supporting Ayurvedic medicine. This book reviews the latest scientific information, evaluates the research data, and presents it in an easy to use format. The editor has carefully selected topics based on the availability of scientific studies and the prevalence of a disease. With contributions from experts in their respective fields, topics include Ayurvedic disease management, panchkarma, Ayurvedic bhasmas, the current status of Ayurveda in India, clinical research design, and evaluation of typical clinical trials of certain diseases, to name just a few. While there are many books devoted to Ayurveda, very few have any in-depth basis in scientific studies. This book provides a critical evaluation of literature, clinical trials, and biochemical and pharmacological studies on major Ayurvedic therapies that demonstrates how they are supported by scientific data. Providing a natural bridge from Ayurveda to Western medicine, Scientific Basis for Ayurvedic Therapies facilitates the integration of these therapies by health care providers.