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AAP Focus on Medicinal Plants

Biomolecules and Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants, 2-volume set
Editor: T. Pullaiah, PhD

Biomolecules and Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants, 2-volume set

Published. Available now.
Pub Date: March 2023
Hardback Price: see ordering info
Hard ISBN: 9781774910764
E-Book ISBN: 9781003284475
Pages: 1004pp w/ index
Binding Type: Hardback / ebook
Series: AAP Focus on Medicinal Plants
Notes: 16 color and 88 b/w illustrations

This two-volume book, Biomolecules and Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants, will be a valuable desk reference book on bioactives and pharmacology of medicinal plants.

Listing the medicinal plants by species, each of these 77 chapters detail the plants’ bioactive phytocompounds and their chemical structures along with their pharmacological activities and properties. These include the plants’ antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, and nephroprotective properties.

Bioactive compounds typically occur in small amounts, and they have more subtle effects than nutrients. Bioactive compounds influence cellular activities that modify the risk of disease and cure and alleviate disease symptoms. These compounds can act as antioxidants, enzyme inhibitors and inducers, inhibitors of receptor activities, and inducers and inhibitors of gene expression among other actions. A wide array of biological activities and potential health benefits of medicinal plants have been reported, which include antiviral, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic properties as well as protective effects on the liver, kidney, heart, and nervous system.

The volumes will be a must-have reference for pharmacy institutes and pharmacy professors, phytochemists and research scholars, botanists working with medicinal plants, and postgraduate students of pharmacy and medicine round the world. The comprehensive information presented here provides an invaluable source to aid in the development of new drugs.

CONTENTS:

Preface

1. Bioactive Components and Pharmacology of Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth
Tarun Pal, Dudala Sai Sushma, and Varun Jaiswal

2. Comprehensive Review on Ethnobotany, Bioactives, and Pharmacology of Melia azedarach L.
Milan Karmakar and Biswajit Roy

3. Chemical Principles, Bioactivity, and Pharmacology of Two Yellow Ginger Lilys Hedychium flavescens Carey ex Roscoe and H. flavum Roxb. (Family: Zingiberaceae)
Bince Mani and Sinjumol Thomas

4. Chemical Composition and Biological Properties of Panax ginseng C. A. Mey.
Santhivardhan Chinni and Ravilla Jyothsna

5. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Panax japonicus (T.Nees) C. A. Meyer
Pallavi Kumari and Shweta Dang

6. Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Solanum surattense Burm.f.
Richa Bhardwaj and Reenu Agarwal

7. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Olea europaea L.
Stella Omokhefe Bruce and Veronica Ogochukwu Onyemailu

8. Luffa acutangula (Roxb.) L.: An Important Source of Food and Medicine
Suraj B. Patel, Shreedhar S. Otari, Rahul L. Zanan, and Savaliram G. Ghane

9. Rare and Endemic Medicinal Plant of India: Achyranthes coynei
Sandeep R. Pai and Vinayak Upadhya

10. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Syzygium aromaticum (Clove)
Raja Kullayiswamy and Sarojini Devi N

11. Chemical Composition and Biological Properties of Calendula officinalis L.
Anjali Kumari, P. Meghana Kamath, S. Raghul, E. Nalini, and K. M. Gothandam

12. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Commiphora africana (A. Rich) Engl.
Samuel Okhale, Ogechukwu Ezeaku, and Ezekwesiri Nwanosike

13. Phytochemistry and Bioactive Potential of Trailing Amaranth (Amaranthus blitum L.), Spleen Amaranth (Amaranthus dubius Mart. Ex Thell), Slender Amaranth (Amaranthus viridis L). and Red Amaranth (Amaranthus hybridus L.)
Vrushali Manoj Hadkar, Nayan Kumar Sishu, K. Jaisuriyan, Babu Subramanian, Parthasarathi Deivasigamani, Deepa Sankar, and Chinnadurai Immanuel Selvaraj

14. Phytochemistry and Bioactive Potential of Bristly Luffa [Luffa echinata Roxb. (Family: Cucurbitaceae)]
Savaliram Ghane

15. Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench.: An Overview of Phytoconstituents and Therapeutic Potential
Rakesh Barik, Sinoy Sugunan, G. Shiva Kumar, and K. N. Jayaveera

16. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Ephedra pachyclada Boiss.
Lekha Nath Khanal, Surya Kant Kalauni, and Yuba Raj Pokharel

17. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Garcinia kola Heckel
Samuel Okhale

18. Prospects of Terminalia chebula Retz. in Herbal Medicine
Singh Manish Pal, Chawla Viney, Chawla Pooja, Singh Siddhraj Sisodia, and Anjana Bali

19. Phytoactives and Pharmacology of Indian Screw Tree (Helicteres isora L.)
Savaliram G. Ghane and Rahul L. Zanan

20. Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Andrographis paniculata (Burm.F.) Nees
T. C. Venkateswarulu, M. Indira, G. Pallavi, D. Lavanya, Liya Siby, S. Krupanidhi, and K. Abraham Peele

21. Bioactive and Pharmacological Versatility of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.
Aline Oliveira Da Conceição and Dhierllate Ferreira De Sousa

22. Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Efficiency of Acmella paniculata (Wall. Ex Dc.) R. K. Jansen
Yasotha Jeyaram, Priya Prasannan, Arjun Pandian, and Raju Ramasubbu

23. Traditional Uses, Biomolecules and Therapeutics of Cryptolepis buchanani Roem. & Schult.
Somasundaram Ramachandran and Veeramaneni Alekhya

24. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Daphne mucronata Royle
P. Mahesh, M. Shanthala, M. Basavaraja, and S. Rajashekara

25. Chemical Composition and Biological Properties of Ficus benjamina L.
Vikas Bajpai and Brijesh Kumar

26. Bioactive Potential of Zanthoxylum armatum (Thunb.) Druce (Family: Rutaceae): An Aromatic Medicinal Shrub
Savaliram G. Ghane and Rahul L. Zanan

27. Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim.: A Pharmacologically Most Active Snakegourd
Suraj B. Patel, Shreedhar S. Otari, Rahul L. Zanan, and Savaliram G. Ghane

28. Comprehensive Review on the Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of the Plant Antirrhinum majus
Pasala Praveen Kumar, N. V. L. Sirisha Mulukuri, and S. Parveen

29. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Arctium lappa L.
Lekha Nath Khanal, Surya Kant Kalauni, and Yuba Raj Pokharel

30. Experimental Evidence on the Ethnopharmacological Usage of Cleistopholis patens (Benth.) Engl. & Diels
Patrick Valere Tsouh Fokou

31. Biomolecules and Pharmacology of Crataegus
Abeeda Mushtaq, Amir Gull, Sajad Mohd Wani, Haamiyah Sidiq, Aiman Zehra, A. R. Malik, and Imtiyaz Ahmad Zargar

32. Crateva adansonii dc.: Bioactives and Pharmacological Activity
Shikha Joon, Rajeev K. Singla, and Bairong Shen

33. Traditional Uses, Pharmacological Activities and Phytochemicals of Cyperus rotundus L.
K. B. Rameshkumar, B. Sruthy, and T. Dhruvan

34. Myrica esculenta: An Important Source of High Quality Bioactive Compounds
Shivani and Priyadarshini

35. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Physalis alkekengi L. (Winter Cherry)
Nasreen Jahan, Qamrul Islam Usmani, and Sana Zaki

36. Bioactive Compounds and Their Related Pharmacological Activities of Tecomella undulate Seem.
Richa Bhardwaj and Reenu Agarwal

Index

VOLUME 2

Preface

37. Bioactives and Therapeutic Potential of Indian Willow (Salix tetrasperma Roxb.) and Goat Willow (Salix caprea L.)
Sharmila Arunagiri, Josephina Jomens, and Chinnadurai Immanuel Selvaraj

38. A Comprehensive Review of Phytochemical Profile and Pharmacological Attributes of Scutia myrtina (Burm.f.) Kurz.
Jaya Preethi Peesa and K. Saravanakumar

39. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Guazuma ulmifolia Lam.
K. Raja Kullayiswamy and N. Sarojini Devi

40. Biomolecules and Bioactivities of Pandan Wangi (Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb.; Family: Pandanaceae)
Savaliram G. Ghane and Rahul L. Zanan

41. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Talinum portulacifolium (Forssk.) Aesch. ex Schweinf.
Yasodha Krishna Janapati, Sibbala Subramanyam, M. Mahesh, and K. N. Jayaveera

42. Chemical Composition and Biological Properties of Paederia foetida L.
Chayanika Paul, Gargi Mosha, B. Lavanya, Y. Srenidhi, Suhasini Sahoo, G. Bharath, and K. M. Gothandam

43. Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Terminalia tomentosa Wight & Arn. (Syn.: Terminalia alata Heyne ex Roth): A Review
V. Asha Krishna and P. Sujathamma

44. Biomolecules and Therapeutics of Terminalia catappa L.
Vishal P. Deshmukh

45. Luffa cylindrical (L.) M.Roem. (Family: Cucurbitaceae): The Principal Source of Food and Medicine
Savaliram G. Ghane

46. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Dillenia pentagyna Roxb.
Vijaya Shukla, Vikas Bajpai, and Brijesh Kumar

47. The Medicinal Potential of Broad-Leaved Crinum (C. latifolium L., Family: Amaryllidaceae)
Manoj M. Lekhak, Shreedhar S. Otari, Suraj B. Patel, and S. G. Ghane

48. Phytochemicals and Bioactivities of Devil’s Claw: Martynia annua L. (Family: Martyniaceae)
Rahul L. Zanan, Suraj B. Patel, Shreedhar S. Otari, and Savaliram G. Ghane

49. Paris polyphylla Sm. (Family: Melanthiaceae): The Most Important Himalayan Medicinal Plant
Savaliram G. Ghane and Rahul L. Zanan

50. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Cocculus Hirsutus (L.) Diels (Family- Menispermaceae)
Manpreet Kaur and Mohit Mangla

51. Pharmacology and Secondary Metabolites from Morning Glory [Argyreia nervosa (Burm.F.) Bojer, Family: Convolvulaceae]
Savaliram G. Ghane and Rahul L. Zanan

52. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Bombax ceiba L.
K. Rajakullayi Swamy and N. Sarojini Devi

53. Biomolecules and Pharmacology of Hortia Sp. (Family: Rutaceae)
Jitendra R. Patil, Savaliram G. Ghane, and Ganesh C. Nikalje

54. Chemical Composition and Biological Properties of Houttuynia cordata Thunb: A Review
Somasundaram Ramachandran and Veeramaneni Alekhya

55. Anamirta cocculus (L.) Wight & Arn.: A Short Review on Bioactives and Pharmacology
Leena S. Patil and Utkarsha M. Lekhak

56. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Cucumis melo L.
Somasundaram Ramachandran and Veeramaneni Alekhya

57. Scientific Basis for the Therapeutic Use of Cucumis sativus L.
Patrick Valere Tsouh Fokou, Mariscal Brice Tchatat Tali, and Elisabeth Zeuko’o Menkem

58. Phytopharmacological Potential of Cucurbita pepo L.
Ramesh Kumar Gupta, Udaivir Singh Sara, Sudhansu Ranjan Swain, and Jagannath Sahoo

59. Ficus racemosa L. (Family: Moraceae): Much Worshiped, Less Studied
Meghna Adhvaryu and Bhasker Vakharia

60. An Overview on Ficus virens W. T. Aiton
Vikas Bajpai and Brijesh Kumar

61. A Phytopharmacological Review on Oldenlandia umbellata L. (Indian Madder or Chay Root)
P. Velayutham, S. Saranya, C. Karthi, and C. Biula Preethi

62. Phytopharmacological Significance of Plumeria alba L. (Family: Apocynaceae)
M. Shanthala, P. Mahesh, M. Basavaraja, and S. Rajashekara

63. Bioactive Compounds and their Related Pharmacological Activities of Tecomella undulate Seem.
Richa Bhardwaj and Reenu Agarwal

64. Phytochemicals and Pharmacology of Trichosanthes dioca Roxb.
Rashmi Komal, Vinod Prasad, and Ranju Kumari

65. Phytochemical Characterization and Evaluation of Pharmacological Activities of Hypericum scabrum
Kübra Nalkiran Ergin, Oksana Sytar, and Songül Karakaya

66. Phytochemistry and Bioactive Potential of Kokum Tree [Garcinia indica (Thours) Choisy]
Pranav Joshi, Gargi Ray, and Sudesh Vaze

67. Phytochemistry and Bioactive Potential of Indian Prickly Ash [Zanthoxylum rhetsa (Roxb.) Dc.]
Pranav Joshi, Gargi Ray, and Sudesh Vaze

68. Phytochemical and Bioactive Potential of Gloriosa superba L.
K. Abraham Peele, M. Indira, Liya Siby, G. Pallavi, D. Lavanya, S. Krupanidhi, T. C. Venkateswarulu, and K. Vidya Prabhakar

69. Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Terminalia arjuna Roxb. – A Review
V. Asha Krishna and P. Sujathamma

70. Bioactive Metabolites and Pharmacology of Pterospermum acerifolium (L.) Willd.
Pooja Sharma, Nainesh R. Modi, and Chaudhary Hiral

71. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Thuja occidentalis
K. Reeta Vijaya Rani, Sruthi Rajan, Suhrud Pathak, Mohammed Almaghrabi, Manoj Govindarajulu, Sindhu Ramesh, Rishi M. Nadar, Timothy Moore, and Muralikrishnan Dhanasekaran

72. Iphigenia (Family: Colchicaceae): A Genus That Needs Pharmacological Attention
Manoj M. Lekhak, Suraj S. Patil, and Utkarsha M. Lekhak

73. Bioactive Compounds and Pharmacological Potential of Commelina diffusa Burm.f.
K. V. Madhusudhan, K. Yogananda Reddy, Sibbala Subramanyam, and K. N. Jayaveera

74. Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Properties of Cissus quadrangularis L.
Ch. Srinivasa Reddy, K. Ammani, and A. Kiran Kumar

75. Biomolecules and Pharmacology of Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC.
K. Kishore, K, Preethi, P. Krithika, Srivarshini Sankar, and K. M. Gothandam

76. Biomolecules and Pharmacology of Oenothera biennis L. (Family: Onagraceae)
Anirban Goutam Mukherjee, Urmil Shingala, Vrunda Vyas, Nishi Joshi, Caroline Nadugaddi, S. Gomathinayagam, and K. M. Gothandam

77. Phytoconstituents and Pharmacological Activities of Tree Turmeric [Coscinium fenestratum (Goetgh.) Colebr.]
Pradeep Bhat, Santoshkumar Jayagoudar, Harsha V. Hegde, and S. G. Ghane

Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Editor: T. Pullaiah, PhD
Former Professor, Department of Botany, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Andhra Pradesh, India

T. Pullaiah, PhD, is a former Professor at the Department of Botany at Sri Krishnadevaraya University in Andhra Pradesh, India, where he has taught for more than 35 years. He has held several positions at the university, including Dean, Faculty of Biosciences, Head of the Department of Botany, Head of the Department of Biotechnology, and Member of Academic Senate. He was President of the Indian Botanical Society (2014), President of the Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (2013), and Fellow of Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences. He was awarded the Panchanan Maheshwari Gold Medal, the Dr. G. Panigrahi Memorial Lecture Award of the Indian Botanical Society and the Prof. Y.D. Tyagi Gold Medal of the Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy, and a best teacher award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Under his guidance, 54 students obtained their doctoral degrees. He has authored over 50 books, edited 20 books, and published over 330 research papers, including reviews and book chapters. His books include Advances in Cell and Molecular Diagnostics (Elsevier), Ethnobotany of India (5 volumes, Apple Academic Press), Red Sanders: Silviculture and Conservation (Springer), Monograph on Brachystelma and Ceropegia in India (CRC Press), Flora of Andhra Pradesh (5 volumes), Flora of Eastern Ghats (7 volumes), Flora of Telangana (3 volumes), Encyclopedia of World Medicinal Plants (7 volumes, 2nd edition), and Encyclopedia of Herbal Antioxidants (3 volumes). He was also a member of the Species Survival Commission of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Professor Pullaiah received his PhD from Andhra University, India, attended Moscow State University, Russia, and worked as postdoctoral fellow during 1976–1978.




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