Overview
A classic in the literature of herbal medicine, this book explains in simple terms the commonly occurring chemical constituents of medicinal plants, and how these react with the human body. The major classes of plant constituents, such as phenols, terpenes and polysaccharides, are described both in terms of their chemical structures and their pharmacological activities. The last 20 years has seen huge growth in research output in phytochemistry, and this edition has been thoroughly revised to incorporate up-to-date research. It contains a new chapter on resins and cannabinoids, and additional content on macrocarpals, essential oil chemotypes, mushroom polysaccharides, phytochemical synergy, and toxicology of phytochemicals. Features include: · Over 200 diagrams of chemical structures · Coverage of energetics, synergism and the emerging field of network pharmacology · New content on seaweeds and fungi, and polyphenol-rich foods · References to primary research literature in pharmacy, pharmacology, chemistry, plant biology, molecular biology, integrative medicine and many other disciplines Written by an experienced herbal practitioner, The Constituents of Medicinal Plants has become a standard textbook for courses on plant-based medicine. It is also an essential desktop reference for health practitioners, lecturers, researchers, producers, and anyone with an interest in how medicinal herbs work.
Full Product Details
Author: Dr Andrew Pengelly (Maryland University of Integrative Health, USA)
Publisher: CABI Publishing
Imprint: CABI Publishing
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.479kg
ISBN: 9781789243079
ISBN 10: 1789243076
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 06 May 2021
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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General/trade
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Dr Pengelly has had a forty-year career as a herbal practitioner and naturopath, University lecturer, researcher, field botanist and aromatherapist. His PhD was awarded for his research into Australian plant medicines. He is currently employed as online teaching faculty for the Maryland University of Integrative Health (USA), where he teaches Herbal Pharmacology and Phytochemistry and Western Materia Medica. Dr Pengelly lives in the Granite Belt region of Southern Queensland, Australia. As co-founder and vice-president of Indigenous Plants for Health Association Inc., he is involved in researching the chemistry and therapeutic potential of geebung (Persoonia spp.) in collaboration with the University of Queensland. He is a fellow and life member of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia, and vice-president of the Stanthorpe Rare Wildflowers Consortium.
