Phyllanthus Species: Scientific Evaluation and Medicinal Applications (Traditional Herbal Medicines for Modern Times)
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (629 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1439821445 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 388 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Topics covered include phylogenetic analysis of Phyllanthus, chemistry of the genus, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic and chemo- protective effects, genotoxicity, clinical trials involving Phyllanthus, and various formulations containing different plants from the genus Phyllanthus. They have validated the folklore claims and used this knowledge to design cost-effective and reliable sources of medicine. Researchers have developed ways to analyze the potential of these plants and demonstrated the pharmacological action and various che
Harikumar, Ph.D., received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biochemistry from Nagpur University in India. Anderson Hospital and Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. His doctoral research on cancer chemoprevention by natural products was conducted under the direction of Dr. K. D. He has over 40 peer-reviewed publications and several book chapters to his credit. About the AuthorRamadasan Kuttan, Ph.D., has worked at the Amala Cancer Research Center, Thrissur, Kerala, India since 1984 and presently is the Research Director of the Center. His major areas
His major areas of research include cancer drugs from plant sources and chemoprevention, chemoprotection, radioprotection, immunomodulation, and the like. Anderson Hospital and Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. B. . From 1973 to 1984, he conducted research in the United States, including stints at Roche Institute of Molecular Biology, Nutley, New Jersey, and M. D. He has done extensive work on the use of Phyllanthus amarus in cancer using anim