Biotechnology
of Medicinal Plants (Vitalizer
and Therapeutic)
K.G. Ramawat (ed.)
ISBN 978-1-57808-338-1; 2004; 316 pages; US$ 98.60
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In recent
years, there has been a surge in the demand for plant-based drugs and food
additives. The use of organic fertilizers and natural dyes is the preferred
alternative. Some countries have even banned the use of synthetic colorants
and flavors from use for human consumption.
This book provides
comprehensive and useful information on the medicinal plants especially
those used as food supplement in the form of health vitalizers and
invigorators. A subjective approach is attempted for the first time in this
book with all the information available in one single volume. Separate
chapters are devoted to the medicinal values of each herb. The details about
various plant extracts possessing significant anti-stress activity, are
presented in this book.
Biotechnology of Medicinal Plants
will be a source book for the herbalists, Ayurvedic practitioners, drug
manufacturers, botanists, biotechnologists, pharmacologists, agriculturists,
phytochemists as well as anyone interested in medicinal plants research and
biotechnology.
Contents . Therapeutic
potential of medicinal plants: An introduction:
K.G. Ramawat et al.
. In vitro rosmarinic acid production: An update:
O.
Makrri and
S. Klintzios. Grapevine polyphenols and
their biological effects:
X. Vitrac et al.
. Asaparagus
racemosus and radioprotection:
J.P. Kamat and
S.R.
Venkatrachalam. Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell-A
Medhya Rasaayana drug of Ayurveda:
M. Rajani and
N. Shrivastava.
Chlorophytum borivilianum: An endangered aphrodisiac herb:
D.K.
Arora et al.
. Fagaronine: An antileukemic alkaloid with
cell differentiation activity:
E. Couillerot et al.
.
Ginkgo biloba: A medicinal and ornamental tree of great interest:
D.L-Mattar. Ginseng:
K-T. Choi.
Nardostachys jatamansi DC-The Indian Nard:
A.K. Kukreja and
A.K.
Singh. Podophyllotoxin and related lignans produced by
plants:
A. Koulman et al.
. Withania Pauq.(Solanaceae):
M. Bandyopadhyay and
S. Jha. Index
