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Herbal Formulations, Phytochemistry and Pharmacognosy combines the principles of natural medicines with refined modern technology to illustrate and promote the development of more ecofriendly, better effective, easily available and affordable drug discovery processes. The book provides classical and applied knowledge in drug discovery to broadly cover related aspects like herbal formulations, phytochemistry and pharmacogenetic research. The drug discovery process accelerates the design of new leads for various life-threatening diseases and natural medicines and has been an integral part of drug discovery, playing a major role as a template and offering holistic approaches for the management of various diseases. - Explores natural products as potential source of novel drugs with new modes of action - Covers recent developments, reporting up-to-date methods - Combines principles of natural medicines with refined modern technology

Discovery and Development of Therapeutics from Natural Products against Neglected Tropical Diseases draws together research on medicinal agents from natural sources as starting points for the design of drugs against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). From the prediction of promising leads and identification of active agents, to the extraction of complex molecules, the book explores novel, economical and efficacious therapeutics for these diseases. It describes current research and the role of natural products, antimalarial compounds from marine natural products and sesquiterpene lactones, natural antileprotic agents, natural products with potential against Leishmaniasis, Trypanosomiasis and Dengue, and more. In addition, Quinoline and Isoquinoline alkaloids for developing new antiprotozoal agents are discussed, alongside anti-trypanosomatid heterocyclic compounds as structures for development. Combining the expertise of specialists from around the world, this volume aims to support and encourage researchers in the investigation of natural sources as starting points for the development of novel, safe and effective agents for use against neglected tropical diseases. - Includes chapters written by active researchers and leading global experts deeply engaged in the research field of natural product chemistry for drug discovery - Draws together cutting-edge research advances in natural product chemistry that are targeted at neglected tropical diseases - Highlights the future potential of natural products as sources of novel medicinal compounds against neglected tropical diseases

Toxicological Survey of African Medicinal Plants provides a detailed overview of toxicological studies relating to traditionally used medicinal plants in Africa, with special emphasis on the methodologies and tools used for data collection and interpretation. The book considers the physical parameters of these plants and their effect upon various areas of the body and human health, including chapters dedicated to genotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, neurotoxicity, and specific organs and systems.Following this discussion of the effects of medicinal plants is a critical review of the guidelines and methods in use for toxicological research as well as the state of toxicology studies in Africa. With up-to-date research provided by a team of experts, Toxicological Survey of African Medicinal Plants is an invaluable resource for researchers and students involved in pharmacology, toxicology, phytochemistry, medicine, pharmacognosy, and pharmaceutical biology. - Offers a critical review of the methods used in toxicological survey of medicinal plants - Provides up-to-date toxicological data on African medicinal plants and families - Serves as a resource tool for students and scientists in the various areas of toxicology