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.
Experts in phytochemistry have contributed chapters with the aim to give the reader deep knowledge about phytochemical constituents in herbal plants and their benefits. These in-depth reviews cover the biochemistry and biotechnology of spices and herbs, herbal medicines, biologically active compounds and their role in therapeutics among other topics. Chapters that highlight natural drugs and their role in different diseases and special plants of clinical significance are also included.
Volume 4 covers these topics: the potential use of Indian spices in managing viral infections, the chemical, functional, and nutritional properties of Coriander, traditional uses, chemical components, and pharmacological properties of Sphaeranthus indicus, Copaiba oleoresins phytochemisty and the pharmacological properties of oils from Copaifera species. Additionally, the pharmacognostic profile of Nardostachys jatamansi is discussed, along with insights into the medicinal herb Bush Onion (Afrostyrax lepidophyllus) and its nutritional and medicinal values. Various aspects of plant essential oils, including their chemistry, extraction methods, and medicinal properties, and plant proteases are also covered in detail.
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 R&D and clinical research.
Readership
Scholars in life sciences, phytomedicine and natural product chemistry; general readers who want to understand the importance of herbs, spices and traditional medicine, pharmaceutical R&D and clinical research.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Role of Indian Spices in the Management of Emerging Viral Infections
- Introduction
- Viral Life Cycle and Possible Drug Interventions
- Traditional Plant-Based Remedies
- Antiviral Potential of Indian Spices
- Turmeric
- Ginger (Zingiber Officinale Roscoe)
- Garlic (Allium Sativum)
- Black Pepper (Piper Nigrum)
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
Chapter 2 Chemical, Functional, and Nutritional Properties Of Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum)
- Introduction
- Chemical Properties
- Functional and Nutritional Properties
- Applications
- Conclusion
- References
Chapter 3 Phytochemical and Pharmacological Potential Of Sphaeranthus Indicus Linn
- Introduction
- Phytochemistry and Bioactive Compounds of Sphaeranthus Indicus
- Pharmacological Activities of Sphaeranthus Indicus
- Antioxidant Activity
- Wound Healing Activity
- Anxiolytic Activity
- Antimicrobial Activity
- Mast Cell Stabilizing Activity
- Anti-Cancer Activity
- Antidiabetic Activity
- Antihyperlipidemic Activity
- Anti-Inflammatory Activity
- Bronchodilatory Activity
- Larvicidal Activity
- Analgesic Activity
- Hepatoprotective Activity
- Neuropharmacological Activity
- Antiasthmatic Activity
- Immunomodulatory Activity
- Anticonvulsant Activity
- Anti-Viral Activity
- Diuretic and Antiulcer Activity
- Nephroprotective Activity
- Antilithiatic Activity
- Anti-Amnesic Activity
- Toxicity Studies
- Conclusion
- References
Chapter 4 The Chemistry and Pharmacological Study of Copaifera Spp. Oils
- Introduction
- Ecological Distribution of Notable Species
- Ethnopharmacological Uses
- Bioactive Compounds
- Major Sesquiterpenes from Copaifera Oleoresin
- Major Diterpenes from Copaifera Oleoresin
- Pharmacological Activities
- Anti-Inflammatory Activity
- Wound Healing Activity
- Antimicrobial Activity
- Hepatoprotective Activity
- Anticancer Activity
- Antinociceptive Activity
- Mutagenic and Cytotoxic Activity
- Insecticidal Activity
- Larvicidal Activity
- Antileishmanial Activity
- Miscellaneous Activities
- Analytical Studies
- Safety Aspects
- Conclusion
- References
Chapter 5 Pharmacognostic Profile of a Potent Medicinal Herb: Nardostachys Jatamansi
- Introduction
- Botanical Classification
- History of Use
- Use in Ayurveda and Siddha
- Use in Unani
- Common Name
- Morphology
- Occurrence, Distribution and Cultivation
- Endangered Status
- Phytochemistry
- Tissue Culture
- Antioxidant Potential
- Metabolic Profiling
- Biological Importance of Nutrient Elements
- Antimicrobial Activity
- In-Vitro Cytotoxic Potential
- Anti-Diabetic Potential
- Anti-Inflammatory Potential
- Concluding Remark
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 6 Potentials of Wild Edible Bush Onion (Afrostyrax Lepidophyllus) Plant as a Source of Essential Food and Medicinal Constituents
- Introduction
- Botanical Description and Historical Cultivation
- Chemical and Nutritional Composition of Bush Onion
- Anti-Nutrient Composition of the Bush Onion Plant
- Food and Medicinal Uses of the Bush Onion Plant
- Antimicrobial Activities of the Bush Onion Plant
- Antioxidant Activities of the Bush Onion Plant
- Anti-Cancer Activities of the Bush Onion Plant
- Other Uses of the Bush Onion Plant
- Conclusion and Recommendations
- References
Chapter 7 Essential Oil: Its Chemistry, Biochemistry and Application
- Introduction
- Chemistry of Essential Oils (Eos)
- Terpenoids
- Oxygenated Compounds
- Monoterpene / Monoterpenoid
- Ketones
- Esters
- Extraction Methods of Essential Oils
- Cold-Pressed Method
- Steam-Distillation Method
- Solvent-Extraction Method
- Mechanism Action of Essential Oils
- Applications of Essential Oils
- Lavender Oil
- Composition
- Applications
- Clove Oil
- Applications
- Eucalyptus Oil
- Composition
- Applications
- Peppermint Oil
- Properties
- Lemongrass Oil
- Cinnamon Oil
- Essential Oils in Aromatherapy
- Advantages of Aromatherapy
- Essential Oils Used in Aromatherapy
- Side Effects Caused by Essential Oils
- Conclusion
- References
Chapter 8 The Plant Proteases-A Group of Potential Pharmacological, Biotechnological, and Industrially Important Enzymes
- Introduction
- Classification of Proteases
- Exopeptidases
- Aminopeptidases
- Carboxypeptidases
- Endopeptidases
- Serine Proteases
- Cysteine/Thiol Proteases
- Metalloproteases
- Aspartic Proteases
- Threonine Proteases
- Glutamic Proteases
- Sources of Proteases
- Plants
- Animals
- Microbes
- Classification by Catalytic Type
- Catalytic Mechanism of Serine Protease
- Catalytic Mechanism of Threonine Protease
- Catalytic Mechanism of Cysteine Protease
- Catalytic Mechanism of Aspartic Protease
- Catalytic Mechanism of Glutamic Protease
- Catalytic Mechanism of Metallo-Protease
- Self-Cleaving Proteins
- Application of Proteases
- Therapeutic
- Intestinal Disorders
- Diabetic Thrombosis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Wound Healing
- Anticancer and Antitumor Activity
- Other
- Industrial
- Meat Tenderization
- Dairy Industry
- Baking Industry
- Animal Feed
- Brewing and Wine Industry
Author
- Pankaj Kumar Chaurasia
- Shashi Lata Bharati
- Sunita Singh
