Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the World for Aging - Botany, Ethnopharmacology, Natural products, and Molecular Pathways

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 ageing. This handbook covers the pathophysiology of ageing from the molecular and cellular to organs levels, as well as the current state of knowledge about the mode of action of natural products from plants onto the pathophysiological pathways related to: (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, common names in English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. The reader will also find the parts of plants used, the active principles, a section on the medical history of the plants, on their contemporary medicinal uses, and a section where the results of pharmacological and clinical studies are presented. It also has for each plant a section of toxicology and a section of comments intended to discuss the mechanisms and potentials of each plant. The bibliographical references have been carefully selected for their relevance. This handbook is also intended to 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 pharmacological rationale for their uses for the ageing. Discusses the medical history, current medicinal uses, and potential candidates as leads for the prevention of premature aging. Introduces the molecular mechanism of natural products on the pathophysiology of ageing. 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 commentary sections that invite further research and reflection on the fascinating and timely subject of the development of leads or herbals to maintain a healthy body with ageing. This is an ideal reference text for medicinal plants enthusiasts.