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 book is an extensive 2-part collection of 20 chapters contributed by experts in phytochemistry with the aim to give the reader deep knowledge about phytochemical constituents in herbal plants and their benefits. The contents include reviews on the biochemistry and biotechnology of spices and herbs, herbal medicines, biologically active compounds and their role in therapeutics among other topics. Chapters which highlight natural drugs and their role in different diseases and special plants of clinical significance are also included.
Part II continues from the previous part with chapters on the treatment of skin diseases and oral problems. This part focuses on clinically important herbs such as turmeric, fenugreek, ashwagandha (Indian winter cherry), basil, Terminalia chebula (black myrobalan). In terms of phytochemicals, this part presents chapters that cover resveratrol, piperine and circumin.
This book is an ideal 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.
Part II continues from the previous part with chapters on the treatment of skin diseases and oral problems. This part focuses on clinically important herbs such as turmeric, fenugreek, ashwagandha (Indian winter cherry), basil, Terminalia chebula (black myrobalan). In terms of phytochemicals, this part presents chapters that cover resveratrol, piperine and circumin.
This book is an ideal 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.
Table of Contents
FOREWORD- i PREFACE
- ii LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS
- iv CHAPTER 1 DRUGS FROM NATURAL SOURCES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SKIN DISEASES
- Deepa S. Mandlik and Yogesh A. Kulkarni INTRODUCTION
- Skin
- Skin Infections
- HERBS AND PHYTOCONSTITUENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SKIN DISEASES 5 Atopic Dermatitis (AD)
- Psoriasis Vulgaris
- Acne Vulgaris
- Skin Pigmentation Disorders
- Skin Microbial Infections
- Skin Cancer
- CONCLUSION
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 2 TURMERIC AND CURCUMIN FOR ARTHRITIS: EVIDENCE FOR THEIR THERAPEUTIC USE
- Avinash Kundadka Kudva, Chethan B Shetty, Naveen Joseph Mathai, Prajwal Prabhudev Mane, Nikku Mathew Geevarughese and Manjeshwar Shrinath Baliga INTRODUCTION
- Plant-based Treatment for Arthritis
- Turmeric (Curcuma Longa Linn) and Arthritis
- Anti-arthritic Effects of Turmeric: Preclinical Studies
- Anti-arthritic Effects of Turmeric: Clinical Studies
- Mode of Action
- Free Radical Scavenging and Antioxidant Activity of Curcumin
- Anti-inflammatory Properties of Curcumin
- Curcumin Suppresses B Cell-activating Factor
- Curcumin Modulates Signal Transduction Pathways
- Curcumin Regulates Nuclear Transcription Factors
- Curcumin and Matrix Metalloproteinases
- Curcumin Stimulates Apoptosis of Synovial Fibroblasts
- CONCLUSION
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 3 CURCUMIN, THE PRINCIPAL COMPOUND OF TURMERIC (CURCUMA LONGA LIN) IN ORAL HEALTH: A MINI-REVIEW
- Savita Lasrado, Suresh Rao, Lal Madathil, Paul Simon, Reewen George DSilva and Manjeshwar Shrinath Baliga INTRODUCTION
- Curcumin and Gingivitis
- Curcumin and Ulcers
- Oral Lichen Planus and Curcumin
- Candidiasis and Curcumin
- Herpes Simplex Virus and Curcumin
- Curcumin and Periodontitis
- Leukoplakia and Curcumin
- CONCLUSION
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 4 RESVERATROL IN OSTEOARTHRITIS: A MEMOIR
- Naveen Joseph Mathai, Chethan B Shetty, Nikku Mathew Geevarughese, Prajwal Prabhudev Mane, Errol Moras and Manjeshwar Shrinath Baliga INTRODUCTION
- Pathology
- Role of Resveratrol and NF-κβ
- Animal Studies on Resveratrol
- Human Studies on Resveratrol
- CONCLUSION
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 5 PIPERINE: AN ALKALOID FROM PIPER SPECIES WITH A WIDE RANGE OF THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
- Sunita Singh INTRODUCTION
- ISOLATION TECHNIQUES OF PIPERINE FROM PEPPER
- Chemistry of Piperine
- Pharmacokinetics of Piperine
- THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF PIPERINE
- Antioxidant Properties
- Importance of Antioxidant Potential
- Anti-Inflammatory Properties
- Anti-diabetic Properties
- Neuroprotective Properties
- Anti-cancerous Properties
- Lung Cancer
- Genital Cancers
- Prostate Cancer
- Cervical and Ovarian Cancer
- Cancers of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Breast Cancer
- Other Cancer Types
- Antimutagenic and Tumor Inhibitory Properties
- Other Physiological Properties
- Antimicrobial Properties
CHAPTER 8 PHYTOCONSTITUENTS, BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES, AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF BASIL (OCIMUM BASILICUM L.)
- Urvashi, Ramandeep Kaur and Jyoti Gaba INTRODUCTION
- Place of Origin (Habitat) and Distribution
- Historical Background
- Botanical Description and Taxonomical Classification
- Culinary and Cosmetic Uses
- Traditional Medicinal Uses
- PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION
- BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
- Antioxidant Activity
- Anticancer Activity
- Antidiabetic Activity
- Effects on gastrointestinal disorders- Antihyperlipidemic and Anti-Ulcerative Activity
- Hepato-protective Activity
- Dermatological and Cosmetic Properties
- Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Activity
- Cardioprotective Activity
- CNS (CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM) ACTIVITIES- SEDATIVE, HYPNOTIC AND ANTICONVULSANT
- Effect on Testicular Toxicity and Fertility
- Insecticidal Activity
- Antimicrobial Activity
- HEALTH-PROMOTING PROPERTIES
- Neurocognition
- Oral Health and Healing
- Skin Health
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-mutagenic
- Antiproliferative Activity
- MARKET REGIONAL OUTLOOK
- CONCLUSION
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 9 PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGY OF TERMINALIA CHEBULA: AN UPDATE
- Ojaskumar D. Agrawal and Yogesh A. Kulkarni INTRODUCTION
- METHODS
- BOTANY, MICROSCOPY, AND POWDER CHARACTERISTICS OF TERMINALIA CHEBULA
- Botanical Description, Distribution
- Taxonomical /Scientific Classification.
- Microscopic Description
- Powder Description
- Ecology and Distribution
- PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
- BIOLOGICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF TERMINALIA CHEBULA
- Antioxidant Activity
- Anti-Ulcerogenic Activity
- Antibacterial Activity
- Antifungal Activity
- Antiviral Activity
- Cardio Protective Activity
- Cytoprotective Activity
- Radio Protective Activity
- Antidiabetic Activity
- Renoprotective Activity
- Anti-Inflammatory Activity
- Anti-Cancer Activity
- Anti-Typhoid Activity
- Anti-Caries Activity
- Wound Healing Activity
- Anti-Anaphylactic Action
- APPLICATION OF T. CHEBULA IN COSMETICS
- CONCLUSION
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 10 ROLE OF PLANTS IN NATURAL MEDICINAL THERAPY
- G. S. Mulgund and Smita G. Bhat INTRODUCTION
- Bioactivity of Herbal Medicine
- Current Status of Herbal Medicine
- Conservation of Medicinal Plants
- CONCLUSION
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- REFERENCES
- SUBJECT INDEX
Author
- Pankaj Kumar Chaurasia
- Shashi Lata Bharati
