Pharmacology of Plants and Plant Derived Biologically Active Molecules by Chaurasia, Pankaj Kumar; Bharati, Shashi Lata; Singh, Sunita;

Short description:

This book delves into the interesting world of phytochemicals and their therapeutic applications. It explores the journey from traditional medicine  practices such as Ayurveda to modern scientific understanding, providing a comprehensive analyses of the chemistry, pharmacology, and therapeutic potential of plant-derived compounds. 

Long description:

This book, Pharmacology of Plants and Plant-Derived Biologically Active Molecules, delves into the interesting world of phytochemicals and their therapeutic applications. It explores the journey from traditional medicine practices such as Ayurveda to modern scientific understanding, providing a comprehensive analysis of the chemistry, pharmacology, and therapeutic potential of plant-derived compounds. The detailed discussions on recent advancements and future directions in the field of pharmacology of plants, including novel extraction techniques, structure-activity relationship studies, and cutting-edge applications in various diseases, are the unique selling point (USP) of this book, setting it apart from the available books. Furthermore, it explores the exciting frontiers of anticancerous and antidiabetic molecules derived from plants.

Key Features:

• Focus on advancements in extraction techniques for phytochemicals.


• Recent advances in understanding the pharmacological effects of primary and secondary metabolites. 


• Analysis of structure-activity relationships of biomolecules.


• Future directions for integrating natural therapies into modern medicine.


• Role of plants in homeopathic and Ayurvedic treatments.


• Application of computational and AI techniques in phytochemistry.


• Comprehensive review of anticancer biomolecules in the Simaroubaceae family.


• Importance of dose-dependent studies for medicinal extracts.


• Exploration of herbal remedies for ulcers and ocular diseases.

This book offers a comprehensive and insightful perspective on the therapeutic potential of plant-derived molecules and serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, students, and healthcare professionals interested in the pharmacology of plants and the development of novel therapeutics from natural sources.

Table of Contents:

Preface About the editors List of contributors Chapter 1: Chemistry of phytochemicals and their extractions from the medicinal plants: Advances and future aspects  Chapter 2: Pharmacological effects of medicinal herbs: Recent development and progress Chapter 3: Plant-derived polyphenolic compounds: Therapeutic applications and challenges Chapter 4: Macromolecules of plant origin and their pharmacological activities/applications: Current status, developments, and future  Chapter 5: Recent advances on small-size ‘biomolecules’ like ‘primary’ and ‘secondary metabolites’ and their pharmacological impacts Chapter 6: Plant-derived alkaloids and terpenoids and their therapeutic potential Chapter 7: Structure-activity relationship of medicinally functional biomolecules: Scope and future applicability Chapter 8: Plants extract versus natural therapy: Advances, challenges and future Chapter 9: Anticancer molecules from plants and their applicability Chapter 10: Chemistry and pharmacology of antidiabetic herbs/herbal extract Chapter 11: Plant-based molecules with antioxidant activities: Detailed chemistry and pharmacology Chapter 12: Hypocholesterolemic herbs or herbal extracts and their chemistry: An insight view Chapter 13: Herbal medicines with allopathic: Research developments, challenges and future prospectus Chapter 14: Plants in “Homeopathy” as well as “Ayurveda” Chapter 15: Plant-based remedies in obesity treatment: A holistic approach to sustainable weight loss and wellness Chapter 16: Herbal formulation for ocular disease: Integrating traditional medicine with modern ocular care Chapter 17: Computational and AI approach in phytochemistry and plant-associated drug-designing Chapter 18: Potential anticancer biomolecules of the family simaroubaceae: A comprehensive review Chapter 19: Dose dependent studies of medicinal extracts Chapter 20: Naturally derived antimicrobial agents in food packaging material Chapter 21: Herbal remedies for ulcers: insights into chemistry and pharmacological effects Chapter 22: Case studies on herbal extracts and their pharmaceutically active molecules Index