Traditional Medicines For Modern Times
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Traditional Medicines For Modern Times
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Author : Amala Soumyanath
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2005-11-02
Traditional Medicines For Modern Times written by Amala Soumyanath and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-11-02 with Health & Fitness categories.
The increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus world-wide is an issue of major socio-economic concern. Scientific interest in plant-derived medicine is steadily rising, yet there is often a wide disparity in the caliber of information available. A detailed compilation of scientific information from across the globe, Traditional Medicines for Modern
Honey In Traditional And Modern Medicine
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Author : Laïd Boukraâ
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2013-10-29
Honey In Traditional And Modern Medicine written by Laïd Boukraâ and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-29 with Medical categories.
The use of honey can be traced back to the Stone Age. Evidence can be found for its nutritional and medicinal use beginning with prehistoric and ancient civilizations. Currently, there is a resurgence of scientific interest in natural medicinal products, such as honey, by researchers, the medical community, and even the general public. Honey in Traditional and Modern Medicine provides a detailed compendium on the medical uses of honey, presenting its enormous potential and its limitations. The book covers honey’s ethnomedicinal uses, chemical composition, and physical properties. It discusses the healing properties of honey, including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It also examines the botanical origin of honey, a critical factor in relation to its medicinal use, along with the complex subject of the varying composition of honey. Honey’s antibacterial qualities and other attributes are described in a chapter dedicated to Leptospermum, or Manuka honey, a unique honey with potential for novel therapeutic applications. Chapters explore a variety of medicinal uses for honey, including its healing properties and use in burn and wound management. They review honey’s beneficial effects on medical conditions, such as gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, diabetic ulcers, and cancers as well as in pediatrics and animal health and wellness. The book also examines honey-based formulations, modern methods for chemical analysis of honey, and the history and reality of "mad honey." The final chapters cover honey in the food industry, as a nutrient, and for culinary use.
Traditional Medicinal Plants And Malaria
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Author : Merlin Willcox
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2004-06-28
Traditional Medicinal Plants And Malaria written by Merlin Willcox and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-06-28 with Health & Fitness categories.
Malaria is an increasing worldwide threat, with more than three hundred million infections and one million deaths every year. The worlds poorest are the worst affected, and many treat themselves with traditional herbal medicines. These are often more available and affordable, and sometimes are perceived as more effective than conventional antimala
Herbal Medicine In India
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Author : Saikat Sen
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2019-09-10
Herbal Medicine In India written by Saikat Sen and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-10 with Medical categories.
This book highlights the medical importance of and increasing global interest in herbal medicines, herbal health products, herbal pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, food supplements, herbal cosmetics, etc. It also addresses various issues that are hampering the advancement of Indian herbal medicine around the globe; these include quality concerns and quality control, pharmacovigilance, scientific investigation and validation, IPR and biopiracy, and the challenge that various indigenous systems of medicine are at risk of being lost. The book also explores the role of traditional medicine in providing new functional leads and modern approaches that can offer elegant strategies for facilitating the drug discovery process. The book also provides in-depth information on various traditional medicinal systems in India and discusses their medical importance. India has a very long history of safely using many herbal drugs. Folk medicine is also a key source of medical knowledge and plays a vital role in maintaining health in rural and remote areas. Despite its importance, this form of medicine largely remains under-investigated. Out of all the traditional medicinal systems used worldwide, Indian traditional medicine holds a unique position, as it has continued to deliver healthcare throughout the Asian subcontinent since ancient times. In addition, traditional medicine has been used to derive advanced techniques and investigate many modern drugs. Given the scope of its coverage, the book offers a valuable resource for scientists and researchers exploring traditional and herbal medicine, as well as graduate students in courses on traditional medicine, herbal medicine and pharmacy.
Healing Plants Of Nigeria
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Author : Anselm Adodo
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2020-03-17
Healing Plants Of Nigeria written by Anselm Adodo and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-17 with Medical categories.
Healing Plants of Nigeria: Ethnomedicine and Therapeutic Applications offers comprehensive information on the use of herbal medicines in West Africa. Combining an evidence-based, ethnobotanical perspective with a pharmacological and pharmaceutical approach to phytomedicine, the book bridges the gap between the study of herbal plants’ pharmacological properties and active compounds for the development of clinical drugs and community-oriented approaches, emphasising local use. It demonstrates how the framework of African traditional medicine can be preserved in a contemporary clinical context. The book outlines the history and beliefs surrounding the traditional use of herbs by the local population alongside their application in contemporary phytotherapy in Nigeria and West Africa. It features a critical assessment of the scientific rationale behind the use of these plants in ethnomedicine and offers a composite catalogue of phytotherapeutic and wellness agents, detailing the safety profile, efficacy, and scientific integrity of plants used to treat diseases and optimise health. Features: An ethnobotanical survey containing over 200 full-colour photographs of Nigerian and West African plants. A unique combination of ethnobotany and pharmacognosy, bridging the divide between pharmaceutical and community-oriented approaches to herbal medicine research. Contextual discussion of the therapeutic potential of Nigerian herbal medicine. Offers a template which can be used to separate the superstitious aspects of ethnomedicine from culturally inherited deposits of knowledge. A handbook for herbal and natural medicine practitioners, the book is aimed at African thinkers, scientists, healthcare providers and students of pharmacology and ethnomedicine.
Juzen Taiho To Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
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Author : Haruki Yamada
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2005-04-29
Juzen Taiho To Shi Quan Da Bu Tang written by Haruki Yamada and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-04-29 with Health & Fitness categories.
Kampo is a traditional Japanese herbal medicine that takes a holistic approach to healing. Since Kampo is currently being used for the treatment of a wide range of diseases with many reports of clinical effectiveness, it is playing an increasingly important role in Japan's modern-day health care. Juzen-taiho-to (Shi-Quan-Da-Bu-Tang): Scientific Evaluation and Clinical Applications presents a concise overview of the important Kampo formula of Juzen-taiho-to. The book describes the therapeutic indications and traditional uses of Juzen-taiho-to, followed by its taxonomy, cultivation, quality assurance, and chemical constituents and pharmacological actions of raw plant material as the component herbs. Experts in the field discuss up-to-date findings and topics associated with the pharmacology and clinical application of Juzen-taiho-to, including its important immunomodulating, anti-tumor, and anti-metastatic properties, toxicology and side effects, and other related formulations. Today, Kampo medicine is steadily gaining acceptance by Japan's national health insurance system, the medical community, and contemporary society. This book provides a comprehensive review of Juzen-taiho-to and demonstrates how Kampo and other herbal medicines are becoming the popular, practical, and preferred treatments of tomorrow.
Herbal Remedies From Traditional Chinese Remedies To Modern Day Cures Part 2
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Author : Francis Woodburn
language : en
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
Release Date : 2013-08-05
Herbal Remedies From Traditional Chinese Remedies To Modern Day Cures Part 2 written by Francis Woodburn and has been published by Speedy Publishing LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-05 with Health & Fitness categories.
"Herbal Remedies: From Traditional Chinese Remedies to Modern Day Cures Part 2" is a follow up to the first text of the same name. In the second installment in the series, readers are introduced to more information about herbs used to treat a variety of medical conditions, such as depression, heart disease, and reproduction. This book is ideal for those individual that are interested in learning more about the valuable role that herbs have in our modern society. Author Francis Woodburn explores: the curative properties and uses of herbs, there use in ancient times and how herbs can be curative but also preventative. Explained in a simple straightforward way, delve deeper into the medicinal properties of herbs to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Medicinal Plants
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Author : P. C. Trivedi
language : en
Publisher: I. K. International Pvt Ltd
Release Date : 2006
Medicinal Plants written by P. C. Trivedi and has been published by I. K. International Pvt Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Ethnobotany categories.
Mankind has used plants as a source of medicine since ancient times. Initially, these formed the bulk of folk or ethnomedicine, practiced in India and other parts of the world. Later, a considerable part of this indigenous knowledge was documented and merged with the organised system of medicine. This book contains articles covering information on medicinal plants used for curing various ailments, with a special focus on India. It covers herbal formulation and its standardization, herbal remedies in antibacterial therapy, commercial use of medicinal plants and the ethno-medico-botany of some sacred plants. The book also provides an account of traditional medicinal plants and their prospective applications in the modern day world. This book will serve as a useful reference for botanists, phytochemists, and those related to the pharmaceutical industry.
Figs
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Author : Ephraim Philip Lansky
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2010-07-26
Figs written by Ephraim Philip Lansky and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-26 with Science categories.
With a history as ancient as any cultivated fruit, many believe the fig has been with us even longer than the pomegranate. The Ficus constitutes one of the largest and hardiest genera of flowering plants featuring as many as 750 species. Although the extraordinary mutualism between figs and their pollinating wasps has received much attention, the p
Honey In Traditional And Modern Medicine
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Author : Laïd Boukraâ
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2013-10-29
Honey In Traditional And Modern Medicine written by Laïd Boukraâ and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-29 with Medical categories.
The use of honey can be traced back to the Stone Age. Evidence can be found for its nutritional and medicinal use beginning with prehistoric and ancient civilizations. Currently, there is a resurgence of scientific interest in natural medicinal products, such as honey, by researchers, the medical community, and even the general public. Honey in Tra