کتاب Medicinal Plants and Their Role in Modern and Traditional Medicine

Chapter 1 4
Nature’s Pharmacy: Origins and Scientific Foundations 4
The Natural World as a Source of Therapeutics 4
Discovery of Bioactive Compounds in Plants 7
Evolutionary Strategies of Chemical Defense in Flora 11
Early Scientific Approaches to Herbal Medicine 14
Chapter 2 19
Phytochemistry and Pharmacognosy 19
Methods of Extraction and Standardization 19
Analytical Techniques for Compound Identification 23
Structure–Activity Relationships in Herbal Constituents 28
Innovations in Phytochemical Research 32
Chapter 3 38
Pharmacological Mechanisms and Therapeutic Actions 38
Mechanisms of Action of Herbal Ingredients 38
Molecular Pathways and Cellular Targets 42
Synergistic and Antagonistic Interactions 47
Toxicology and Safety Profiles 52
Translating Phytotherapy into Evidence-Based Practice 58
Chapter 4 63
Integration of Herbal Medicine in Modern Healthcare 63
The Concept of Integrative Medicine 63
Clinical Applications of Herbal Remedies in Chronic Diseases 66
Role of Herbal Medicine in Preventive Healthcare 72
Chapter 5 77
Traditional Systems of Herbal Medicine 77
Persian and Islamic Medicine Traditions 77
Ayurveda and Siddha Systems 80
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Principles 83
Indigenous and African Herbal Practices 87
References 91