Pharmacognosy Fundamentals, Applications and Strategy

Pharmacognosy: Fundamentals, Applications and Strategies explores a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, their constituents and metabolites. This book also provides an in-depth look at natural sources from which medicines are derived, their pharmacological and che...

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Other Authors: Badal, Simone (Editor), Delgoda, Rupika (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: AMSTERDAM ELSEVIER/ACADEMIC PRESS 2017
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Summary:Pharmacognosy: Fundamentals, Applications and Strategies explores a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, their constituents and metabolites. This book also provides an in-depth look at natural sources from which medicines are derived, their pharmacological and chemical properties, safety aspects, and how they interact with humans. The book is vital for future research planning, helping readers understand the makeup, function, and metabolites of plants in a way where the history of their usage can be linked to current drug development research, including in vitro, in vivo, and clinical research data. By focusing on basic principles, current research, and global trends, this book provides a critical resource for students and researchers in the areas of pharmacognosy, pharmacy, botany, medicine, biotechnology, biochemistry, and chemistry.
Physical Description:xxii, 716 pages illustrations (some colour) 28 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780128021040