Bücher der Reihe Traditional Herbal Medicines for Modern Times

Discussing the pre-treatment and processes involved in Rasayana therapy this volume should be of interest to everyone involved in medicinal and aromatic plant research

The first ever book to be published on this subject, Traditional Medicinal Plants and Malaria explores the evidence for the safety and efficacy of these traditional medicines, and presents practical guidelines to assist researchers designing

As the first book to exclusively examine the genus Phyllanthus, this book begins with a systematic classification and identification manual for various plants in the genus, followed by all aspects on the scientific evaluation of the species for modern medicinal use. This reference compiles cutting-edge research from countries around the world, including the UK, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Spain, Cuba, and China. Topics covered include phylogenetic analysis of Phyllanthus, chemistry of the genus, anti-cancer effects of Phyllanthus, genotoxicity, chemoprotective effect of Phyllanthus, anti-diabetic effects of Phyllanthus, clinical trials involving Phyllanthus, and various formulations containing different plants from this genus.

A detailed compendium from regions around the world about the use of honey as a natural healer, this book provides coverage of various medical uses of honey. It covers the history of honey; its chemical composition and physical properties; therapeutic properties such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties; and uses for medical conditions including gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disease, diabetic ulcers, and cancers. The book also examines honey-based formulations, chemical analysis of honey, and honey in the food industry.

This book covers the use of the caper bush, its fruit, and its flowers as an article of economic importance from ancient times to current applications. The text explores the particular role of this bush in mythological and religious thinking along with advances in modern chemical and pharmacological research. In addition to reviewing ethnomedical usage in previous times, the authors provide practical discussions of how the unique evolution of the bush impacts present and future applications of the Capparis species for medicine and therapeutic nutrition.

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 honeyΓÇÖs 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. HoneyΓÇÖs 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 honeyΓÇÖs 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.

This book presents a multidisciplinary approach to the botany, chemistry, and pharmacology of fig trees and figs of the Ficus species, including the fig of commerce, Ficus carica, the rubber tree (Ficus elastic), and the Bo tree (Ficus religiosa). Discussing uses of figs in medicine, the book also explores how figs and fig tree parts are processed, as well as the chemical composition and pharmacological basis underlying the potential efficacy of preparations.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of native food crops commercially grown in Australia that possess nutritional and health properties largely unknown globally. These native foods have been consumed traditionally, have a unique flavor diversity, offer significant health promoting effects, and contain useful functional properties. Austra