The Constituents of Medicinal Plants (3rd Edition)

The Constituents of Medicinal Plants (3rd Edition)
Andrew Pengelly
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6 May 2021 UK
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9781789243079
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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.
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. With an ongoing interest in research and clinical use of Australian plants, Dr Pengelly is focused on the distillation of essential oils from the bush, while conducting aromatic herbal field schools teaching the skills of distillation, combining herbs with essential oils for home use and clinical applications. Dr Pengelly lives in Brisbane and until recently worked at the Queensland Herbarium. He is currently conducting flora surveys at the Wolston Creek Reserve and Woodfordia in a volunteer capacity. He is a fellow and life member of the National Herbalists Association of Australia, and President of the Indigenous Plants for Health Association Inc.
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ISBN-13: 9781789243079
Published: 6 May 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: CABI Publishing
Publisher: CABI Publishing
Format: Paperback
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 479g
Pages: 232

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