Phenolic Compounds from Medicinal Plants

Pharmaceutical and Health Benefits

344 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Medicinal plants have been trusted for centuries as natural sources of healing. Among their many bioactive constituents, phenolic compounds stand out for their remarkable diversity and wide-ranging health benefits. Phenolic Compounds from Medicinal Plants: Pharmaceutical and Health Benefits illustrates the science of these compounds, showing how they connect traditional plant wisdom with modern pharmaceutical research.The chapters explain the chemistry and structures of phenolic compounds, how they are extracted and studied, and their proven effects on human health. Topics include their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, neuroprotective, antidiabetic, and anti-obesity activities. It also looks at their contributions to skin health, digestion, and respiratory well-being. Importantly, the book highlights challenges such as bioavailability and explores strategies to make these compounds more effective in real-world applications.A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this book is designed for researchers, healthcare professionals, and students seeking to understand the growing role of phenolic compounds in medicine, nutrition, and human wellness.

• Themen: Medizin Komplementäre, integrierte und alternative Medizin und Therapien
• ISBN: 9781032854014
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 19.05.2026
• Größe: 254 x 178 mm
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Herausgegeben von: Rakesh Kumar Bachheti, Archana Bachheti, Azamal Husen