Introduction

The Chemistry inside Spices & Herbs: Research and Development brings comprehensive information about the chemistry of spices and herbs with a focus on recent research in this field. The series features edited volumes with contributions from pharmaceutical chemists and allied researchers. The series aims to extend current knowledge about phytochemical constituents in herbal plants and their health benefits through eviews on the biochemistry and biotechnology of spices and herbs, herbal medicines, biologically active compounds and derived therapeutics. Chapters highlighting natural drugs and their use in disease treatment, and special plants of clinical significance are also included. This book is an informative resource for scholars (in life sciences, phytomedicine and natural product chemistry) and general readers who want to understand the importance of herbs, spices and traditional medicine in pharmaceutical and clinical research.