Editors: Pardeep Kaur, Tewin Tencomnao, Robin, Rajendra G. Mehta

Series Title: Bentham Briefs in Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy

Botanicals and Natural Bioactives: Prevention and Treatment of Diseases

Volume 2

eBook: US $59 Special Offer (PDF + Printed Copy): US $94
Printed Copy: US $65
Library License: US $236
ISBN: 978-981-5238-28-0 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-5238-27-3 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2024
DOI: 10.2174/97898152382731240201

Introduction

Bentham Briefs in Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy showcases the latest developments and techniques in the fields of pharmacology and healthcare, presenting them in distinctive volumes. Each volume offers a concise, focused overview of subjects, authored by experts in the field. The book series serves as an anthology for graduate students and researchers in pharmacology and life sciences, as well as medical professionals seeking specialization for research-related projects.

The second volume, Botanicals and Natural Bioactives: Prevention and Treatment of Diseases, discusses the medicinal applications of natural bioactives in the treatment of a variety of physiological disorders, including cardiovascular diseases, neurological dysfunctions, infectious diseases, age-related diseases, and cancer. The volume has eight chapters on disease treatment and preventative measures, with contributions from more than twenty experts. Readers will comprehend the niche utilization of botanicals and natural bioactives as medicinal agents for a variety of ailments. Overall, the chapters dwell on the chemosensory features of nutritious foods to avoid non-communicable diseases and the role of immunomodulating natural products and botanicals in the prevention and treatment of skin diseases, aging, inflammation, cancer, parasitic infections in the bloodstream, neurodegenerative diseases, osteoporosis, coronary heart disease, and autoimmune disorders. The variety of topics covered in this book makes it an excellent resource for a wide audience interested in phytomedicine.

Readership

Students, researchers, pharmacologists, medicinal chemists, healthcare professionals and clinicians.

Foreword

I am pleased to write this foreword for the e-book ‘Botanicals and Natural Bioactives: Prevention and Treatment of Diseases’. This outstanding endeavour by the editors represents a multi-disciplinary coverage of research in preventing and treating many diseases. This book embodies a compelling compilation of chapters on therapeutic aspects of natural bioactives against various physiological disorders. The authors deserve credit for their time and efforts to contribute excellent chapters relevant to their expertise. These chapters include timely discussions on ageing, infectious diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, osteoporosis, coronary heart diseases, and autoimmune disorders. I am confident this book will be a valuable addition to the bookshelves of teaching faculty, recognized investigators, and young graduate students. I wish you all the success for the launch of this book.

Rajeshwari R. Mehta
Cancer Biology Division
IIT Research Institute
Chicago, Illinois
U.S.A.