The Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects of Ethnomedicin... - 9781771889544

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The Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects of Ethnomedicinal PlantsAuthor(s): V. R. Mohan, P. S. Tresina, A. Doss\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Apple Academic Press Inc., Canada\nImprint: Apple Academic Press Inc.\nISBN-13: 9781771889544, 978-1771889544\nSynopsis\nThis book addresses the resurgence of interest in the rediscovery of ethnomedicinal plants as a source of potential ethnomedicines. In the 21st century, the pharmacological effects of medicinal plants are considered to have a promising future as drugs and medicines for the management of healthcare. Considering the extremely high cost and length of time needed for the development of new drugs, as well as the high drug attrition rate, pharmaceutical companies and researchers continue to explore new ways for drug R and focus more attention on the benefits of ethnomedical plants as a source of new compounds for drugs. \n\nThe research provided in this timely volume examines the development and characterization of new natural.