BookBrahma Singh, K.V. Peter, editors.
Summary: Importance of herbs (medicinal plants) can hardly be overemphasized. They are exploited for manyfold applications, ranging from phytopharmaceuticals, to nutraceuticals, to cosmetics and many others. Keeping in view the richness of herbs and their vast potential, this book collates the most up-to-date knowledge of important herbs and herbals. The book also gives an overview of some issues causing hindrance in the promotion of herbals. This book attempts to compile the rich experience of experts working on various herbs. New age single plant species, having multiple medicinal traits worth exploiting i.e. Hippophae rhamnoides (seabuckthorn), and Morinda citrifolia (noni) also find place as full chapters in the book.
Contents:
Intro; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; Introduction; Commonly Used Herbs; Herbs Availability; Conservation Strategy; Cultivation; Herbal Science; Herbal/Botanicals; Alkaloids; Glycosides; Polyphenols; Terpenes; Research Hurdles in Phyto-medicines; Constraints Associated with the Dealing of Herbal Medicines; Cosmeceuticals; Nutraceuticals; India New Age Herbal Potential; National Policy; The Book Coverage; Further Readings; Part I: New Age Medicinal Plants; Research and Development on Artemisia annua in India; Introduction; In planta Artemisinin Biosynthesis. Feel-Good FactorsCultivation of Sea Buckthorn; Soil and Climate; Varieties; Propagation; Seeds; Suckers; Stem Cuttings; Hard Wood; Soft Wood; Planting and Care; Pruning and Training; Insect Pests; Diseases; Yields; Post-Harvest Management; Commercial Sea Buckthorn Products; Requirements for Promotion of Sea Buckthorn; Summary; References; Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.): Research and Development; Noni Production; Planting Materials Production; Seeds; Planting Season; Pits for Planting; Spacing; Weed Management; Nutrient Management; Irrigation Management; Green Manure Crops; Inter and Mixed Crops. Genetic Resources and Elite Genotypes of A. annuaCharacterization of Genetic Elements from A. annua; Responsiveness of A. annua to Biotic and Abiotic Factors; Other Uses; Some Recent Developments; Societal Impact; Conclusion; References; Indian Sea Buckthorn; Introduction; Authorś Association with Sea Buckthorn; The Shrub; Importance; The Fruit; The Leaf; Traditional Medical Uses; Feed, Fodder, Fuel, and Bio-Fencing; Phytochemicals; Sea Buckthorn Oil; Seed Oil Extraction Techniques; Chemical Profile of Sea Buckthorn Oil; Health Benefits of Sea Buckthorn; Ice Nucleating Agents. Harvest and Postharvest Processing Yield; Storage; References; Rhodiola: An Overview of Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Applications; Introduction; Distribution of Rhodiola Species; Rhodiola rosea; Rhodiola imbricata; Rhodiola heterodonta; Rhodiola crenulata; Rhodiola kirilowii; Rhodiola bupleuroides; Rhodiola dumulosa; Rhodiola algida; Rhodiola sachalinensis; Rhodiola quadrifida; Rhodiola alsi; Chemoprofiling of Rhodiola Species; Rhodiola rosea; Rhodiola imbricata; Rhodiola heterodonta; Rhodiola crenulata; Rhodiola kirilowii; Rhodiola bupleuroides; Rhodiola dumulosa; Rhodiola algida. Rhodiola sachalinensisRhodiola qundrifida; Bioactivity of Rhodiola Species; Rhodiola rosea; Rhodiola imbricata; Rhodiola heterodonta; Rhodiola crenulata; Rhodiola kirilowii; Rhodiola bupleuroides; Rhodiola algida; Rhodiola sachalinensis; Rhodiola qundrifida; In Vitro Propagation/Culture; References; Ophiocordyceps sinensis: The Medicinal Caterpillar Mushroom; Introduction; Taxonomy; Life Cycle of Ophiocordyceps sinensis and Insect Thitarodes armoricanus; Ophiocordyceps Habitat in India; Ethnomycology; Medicinal Uses; Ophiocordyceps Improves the Respiratory Functions.