Medicinal Plants and It's Phytochemical Constituents [texte imprimé] /
J. davidse, Auteur . -
ETP (ED - TECH PRESS), 2025 . - 265 pages ; 17 x 24 cm.
ISBN : 978-1-83535-141-3
Table of Contents
Preface ............................................ ix
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
• Quantitative Phytochemical Screening ................................. 1
• Qualitative Analysis of Phytochemical Constituents ............ 2
• Quantitative Analysis on Phytochemical Constituents .......... 5
• Chemicals and Reagents .............. 8
• Phytochemistry ........................... 15
Chapter 2: Phytochemical Techniques ................... 18
• Difference between Cold Extraction and Hot Extraction of Vegetable Oil ................................... 22
• Benefits of Cold Pressed Oil vs Hot Pressed Extraction Method? ...................................... 24
• Cold Water Extraction .................. 25
• Liquid-liquid Extraction ............... 25
• Extraction, Liquid-Liquid ............. 36
• Supercritical Carbon Dioxide ...... 45
• Affinity Chromatography Applications ................................ 49
• Principle of Ion Exchange Chromatography ........................ 51
• Ion Exchange Chromatography ... 52
• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography—A Useful Tool for Determining Active Constituents and Adulterants in Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicines .......... 56
Chapter 3: Medicinal Plant Resources .................... 60
• Medicinal Plant Resources of Ethiopia ............................... 63
• Collection and Preservation of Plants .................................. 66
• The Herbarium Specimen ............ 69
• Collecting the Plant Specimens: 7 Steps ............................. 70
• Collection and Field Preparation of Specimens ................... 74
• Preparing Herbarium Specimens .. 85
• Methods of Preparation of Herbarium Specimens ............... 89
• Herbarium: Concept and Definition .................................... 90
• Herbarium Use, Operation and Maintenance ...................... 103
• Preparing a Herbarium ................. 109
Chapter 4: Micropropagation of Medicinal Plants .. 121
• Micropropagation of Medicinal Species ............................. 121
• Micro Propagation: Technique, Factors, Applications and Disadvantages ....................... 124
• The Use of Polyamines as Growth Regulators .................... 138
• Plant Micropropagation Using African Violet Leaves .......... 143
• Care and Handling of Micropropagated Plants ................... 149
• Precision Farming Increases Crop Yields ........................... 153
• Strain (Biology) ............................ 154
Chapter 5: Chemotaxonomic Significance in Medicinal Plants ............................ 157
• Chemotaxonomy: Meaning, Stages and Significance ........ 157
• Chemotaxonomy: Meaning and Stages | Plant Taxonomy 177
• Phytoconstituents Useful in Chemotaxonomy | Botany ....... 179
• Taxonomic Categories ................. 185
• Alkaloids ...................................... 190
• Terpenoid ..................................... 194
• Medicinal Herb Constituents and Actions ........................... 195
• Semantides .................................. 197
• Cyclotide ...................................... 199
• DNA Fingerprinting of Plants: Applications for Conservation and Utilisation of Bio-resources .. 203
• DNA Fingerprinting for Crop Variety Identification .............. 208
Chapter 6: Agrotechnology of Medicinal Plants .... 221
• Ecotypes ...................................... 232
• Phenotype ..................................... 234
• Methods of Cultivation ................. 238
• Crude Drugs: Cultivation, Collection, Processing and Storage ........................................... 240
• Glycyrrhiza Glabra ....................... 249
• Carapichea Ipecacuanha ............ 253
• Mentha ......................................... 254
• Poppy ........................................... 260
• Psyllium ....................................... 264
• Senna (Plant) ............................... 267
• Senna Alexandrina ....................... 269
• Tropane Alkaloid .......................... 271
• Mastermind Steroid Found in Plants .................................... 279
Bibliography ................................ 281
Index ........................................... 284
Langues : Anglais (
eng)
| Catégories : |
Plantes. Botanique
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| Mots-clés : |
تقنيات الفصل والتحليل (Analytical & Extraction Techniques) Phytochemical Screening (المسح الفيتوكيميائي) Extraction Methods (طرق الاستخلاص) Cold Extraction / Hot Extraction (الاستخلاص البارد / الحار) Liquid-Liquid Extraction (الاستخلاص سائل-سائل) Supercritical Carbon Dioxide (CO_2) (ثاني أكسيد الكربون فوق الحرج) Chromatography (الكروماتوغرافيا / التفريق اللوني) Affinity Chromatography (كروماتوغرافيا الألفة) Ion Exchange Chromatography (كروماتوغرافيا التبادل الأيوني) High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) (الكروماتوغرافيا السائلة عالية الأداء) Spectroscopy (المطيافية) Mass Spectrometry (مطيافية الكتلة) المركبات الفيتوكيميائية والطبية (Phytochemicals & Constituents) Phytochemical Constituents (المكونات الفيتوكيميائية) Active Constituents (المكونات النشطة) Alkaloids (القلويات) Terpenoids (التربينات) Tropane Alkaloid (قلويدات التروبان) Steroids (الستيرويدات النباتية) Semantides Cyclotides النباتات الطبية والزراعة (Medicinal Plants & Agrotechnology) Medicinal Plants (النباتات الطبية) Herbarium Specimens (عينات المعشبة النباتية) Micropropagation (الإكثار الدقيق للنباتات) Chemotaxonomy (التصنيف الكيميائي للنباتات) Plant Taxonomy (تصنيف النباتات) Agrotechnology (التكنولوجيا الزراعية) Ecotypes / Phenotypes (الأنماط البيئية / الظاهرية) DNA Fingerprinting (البصمة الوراثية للنباتات) Crude Drugs (العقاقير الخام) الفوائد والأنشطة الحيوية (Biological & Therapeutic Activities) Pharmacological Activities (الأنشطة الدوائية) Antioxidant (مضاد أكسدة) Anti-inflammatory (مضاد التهاب) Antimicrobial (مضاد ميكروبات) Anticancer (مضاد سرطاني) Neuroprotective (حماية الأعصاب) Synergistic Effects (التأثيرات التآزرية) Drug Discovery (اكتشاف الأدوية) Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicines (الطب الصيني التقليدي) |
| Index. décimale : |
580 - Plantes. Botanique |
| Résumé : |
Preface
The exploration of medicinal plants and their healing properties has been an integral part of human history, spanning across cultures and civilizations. These plants, rich in phytochemical constituents, have long been revered for their therapeutic potential and have played a significant role in traditional medicine systems worldwide. Understanding the diverse array of phytochemicals present in medicinal plants is crucial for unlocking their medicinal properties and developing effective treatments.
In recent years, scientific research has unraveled the chemical complexity of medicinal plants through the application of advanced analytical techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. These methods enable the identification and quantification of phytochemical constituents, providing insights into their chemical structures and biological functions.
The study of phytochemical constituents has revealed their diverse pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, and neuroprotective properties, among others. Furthermore, these compounds often exhibit synergistic effects when present in plant extracts, enhancing their therapeutic potential and reducing side effects.
In this book, we delve into the fascinating world of phytochemical constituents found in medicinal plants, exploring their chemical properties, biological activities, and potential applications in healthcare. We aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the major classes of phytochemicals and their therapeutic significance, showcasing the immense potential of medicinal plants in drug discovery and the promotion of holistic well-being.
By examining the phytochemical constituents of medicinal plants, we hope to inspire further research, foster collaborations, and encourage the sustainable utilization of nature's pharmacy for the benefit of human health. |
Medicinal Plants and It's Phytochemical Constituents
