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The Constituents of Medicinal Plants

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This unique 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 structuresClearly written, and student-friendly formatReferences to primary research literatureDesigned as an undergraduate text, this is an essential desktop reference for health practitioners, lecturers, researchers, producers, and anyone with an interest in how medicinal herbs work.
Request Code : ZLIBIO4412295
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Year:
2021
Edition:
3
Publisher:
CABI
Language:
English
Pages:
264
ISBN 10:
1789243076
ISBN 13:
9781789243079
ISBN:
1789243076,9781789243079

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