Plants for Immunity and Conservation Strategies

Description

This edited book explores medicinal plants with bioactive compounds for immune-boosting and therapeutic purposes, covering taxonomy, occurrence, and importance, with detailed descriptions of major compounds and their biosynthesis. It includes conservation strategies and is valuable for researchers, teachers, scientists, and policymakers worldwide.

Format: Hardback
Length: 383 pages
Publication date: 26 July 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

Medicinal plants, including herbs and trees, play a vital role in the treatment of critical diseases. They contain a rich resource of bioactive compounds that can be used as immuno-boosters or recommended for therapeutic values. This edited book provides comprehensive information on medicinal plants, including their taxonomic description, occurrence, and importance. Each chapter covers the major bioactive compounds in medicinal plants, their chemical nature, and a clear flow chart of biosynthesis. Additionally, the book includes conservation strategies, both in-situ and ex-situ, which assist research and academic purposes. This book is of interest to national and international researchers, teachers, pharma scientists, and policymakers, as well as undergraduate and graduate students of pharma and agriculture worldwide.

Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789819928231
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023