Herbs for Disease Prevention and Treatment #854877

Herbs for Disease Prevention and Treatment offers a comprehensive exploration of the therapeutic potential of herbs and their bioactive compounds in preventing and managing various diseases. This book delves into the use of marine macroalgae in diabetes management, the role of herbal supplements and nutraceuticals in disease prevention, and the application of herbs as dietary medicine. It also covers traditional medicinal plants, the historical and contemporary use of herbal medicine, and innovative techniques like GC-MS and LC-MS-MS for identifying phytochemicals effective against COVID-19. Additionally, it includes a review of the impact of repeated heating on plant edible oils and explores plant-based treatments for kidney diseases. Aimed at healthcare professionals, researchers, and students in the fields of herbal medicine, pharmacology, and nutrition, this book serves as an essential resource for understanding the role of herbs in modern healthcare. Readership Healthcare professionals, researchers, medicinal chemists and students of herbal medicine, pharmacology, and nutrition; general readers interested in herbal medicines.