The Pharmacology and Phytochemistry of Medicinal Plants (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | knygos.lt

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A foundational textbook of herbal medicine examining the chemistry of nature's therapeutic compounds, and the role of medicinal plants in contemporary healthcare

An essential resource for students, researchers and practitioners, The Pharmacology and Phytochemistry of Medicinal Plants will provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of bioactive constituents, therapeutic properties, and chemical composition of medicinal plants.

Beginning with foundational concepts, including the historical use of medicinal plants and ethnopharmacology, the book offers an in-depth exploration of phytochemistry, examining the structure, biosynthesis, and classification of secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolics, and glycosides. It continues by outlining the pharmacology of plants, exploring how these metabolites act alone, within complex mixtures, and in combination with conventional drugs.

A key strength of this book is its integration of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and herb-drug interactions, presented as a dedicated section to help readers understand how multi-component herbal mixtures interact within the body and with conventional medicines. Case studies, network pharmacology examples, and clinical insights highlight how complex mixtures can produce synergistic, additive, or antagonistic effects, shaping both therapeutic outcomes and safety.

By emphasising both the chemical basis and biological effects of medicinal plants, The Pharmacology and Phytochemistry of Medicinal Plants provides a holistic and scientifically grounded framework for learning, research, and practice. It encourages readers to appreciate herbal medicines not as simple remedies, but as complex pharmacological systems, whose multi-component nature offers both unique challenges and remarkable therapeutic potential.

The Pharmacology and Phytochemistry of Medicinal Plants will equip students and practitioners with the ability to critically evaluate herbal medicines beyond single compounds; understand the mechanisms underlying efficacy and toxicity; apply this knowledge to safe, evidence-based use of herbal products; and ultimately bridge traditional knowledge with modern scientific principles.