Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the World for Aging

Botany, Ethnopharmacology, Natural Products, and Molecular Pathways
This book discusses the various medicinal plants and food plants used around the world that contribute to their people living longer and healthier lives. The text covers the physiological process of ageing from the molecular and cellular to organ levels, and also looks into skin and hair age-related effects of ageing.

Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the World for Aging: Botany, Ethnopharmacology, Natural Products, and Molecular Pathways provides an unprecedented comprehensive overview of more than 100 plants used globally as medicine with the potential to prevent premature aging. This handbook covers the pathophysiology of aging from the molecular and cellular to the organ levels, as well as the current state of knowledge about the modes of action of natural products from plants on the pathophysiological pathways related to the (i) cardiovascular system and metabolism, (ii) central nervous system, (iii) kidneys, (iv) bones, (v) skin and hair, and (vi) immune system.

Medicinal plants are presented alphabetically. For each plant is indicated the botanical family, synonyms, and common names in English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. For each plant, the reader will also □find the part used, active principles, medical history, contemporary medicinal uses, as well as pharmacological, clinical, and toxicological studies. The bibliographical references have been carefully selected for their relevance. This handbook is intended for medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dieticians, and nutritionists, as well as readers with interest in health food and herbs.

FEATURES

• Alphabetical presentation of over 100 medicinal plants and the pharmacological rationales for their uses for aging
• Discusses the medical history, current medicinal uses, and potential candidates for the prevention of premature aging
• Introduces the molecular mechanism of natural products on the pathophysiology of aging
• Contains a selection of bibliographic references
• A useful research tool for postgraduates, academics, and the pharmaceutical, herbal, or nutrition industries

Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the World for Aging: Botany, Ethnopharmacology, Natural Products, and Molecular Pathways presents comment sections that invite further research and reflection on the fascinating and timely subject of herbals for healthy aging. This is an ideal reference text for medicinal plant enthusiasts.

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