Chemistry, biological activities and therapeutic applications of medicinal plants in Ayurveda / edited by Augustine Amalraj, Sasikumar Kuttappan and Karthik Varma A.C.

Cover -- Preface -- Contents -- Chapter 1 Introduction to Ayurvedic Formulations: Exploring the Classical Concepts with Modern Science -- 1.1 Ayurvedic Formulations: Exploring the Classical Concepts -- 1.1.1 Arista and Asava -- 1.1.2 Rasa Rasayana -- 1.1.3 Vati or Gutika -- 1.1.4 Churna -- 1.1.5 Avaleha -- 1.1.6 Ghrita -- 1.1.7 Taila (Oils) -- 1.1.8 Guggulu -- 1.2 Modern Science Perspectives -- References -- Chapter 2 Scientific Approach to the Role of Turmeric in Ayurvedic Formulations and Their Phytochemistry -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Data-mining Classical Texts for Insights

2.3 Therapeutic Uses of Turmeric -- 2.3.1 Antidiabetic and Prameha -- 2.3.2 Antiarthritic and Vatarakta -- 2.3.3 Anaemia and Panduroga -- 2.3.4 Skin Diseases and Kushtaroga -- 2.4 Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacological Activities of Turmeric -- 2.5 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 3 Ginger in Ayurvedic Preparations and Its Applications inthe Development of Nutraceuticals, Dietary Supplementsand Functional Foods and Their Beneficial Effects in Various Biological Activities -- 3.1 Ayurveda -- 3.2 Siddha -- 3.3 Ginger and Its Components

3.4 Chemical Constituents of Ginger -- 3.5 Classical Ayurvedic Formulations with Ginger and Their Uses -- 3.6 Ayurvedic Herbal Formulations with Ginger for Different Health Issues -- 3.7 Evidence-based Formulations in Various Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods -- 3.8 Biological Activities of Ginger in Different Uses -- 3.8.1 Anti-inflammatory Effect -- 3.8.2 Protective Effect on Liver Health -- 3.8.3 Protective Effect on Kidney Health -- 3.8.4 Gastrointestinal Health -- 3.8.5 Protective Effect on Ulcerative Colitis -- 3.8.6 Pain Relief Effect -- 3.8.7 Anticancer Effect

3.8.8 Management of Chronic Diseases -- 3.8.9 Management of Nausea and Vomiting -- 3.8.10 Antidiabetic Effect -- 3.8.11 Neuroprotective and Memory-enhancing Effect -- 3.8.12 Protective Effect on Respiratory Disorders -- 3.8.13 Effect on Oxidative Stress and Hypertension -- 3.8.14 Antiobesity Effect -- 3.9 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 4 Most Modern Approach to the Phytochemistry and Therapeutic Potential of Boswellia in Ayurvedic Formulations -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Boswellia in Ayurvedic Texts -- 4.3 Ayurvedic Properties of Shallaki

4.4 Varg of Shallaki in Different Literature Sources -- 4.5 Science Behind the Action of Ayurvedic Formulations -- 4.6 Taxonomy and Phytochemistry -- 4.7 Modern Medicinal Uses -- 4.7.1 Sandhigata Vata/Arthritis -- 4.7.2 Antihyperlipidemic and Antidiabetic Activity -- 4.7.3 Anticancer -- 4.7.4 Antiulcer -- 4.7.5 Immune Response -- 4.7.6 Antithrombotic -- 4.7.7 Skin Disorders -- 4.7.8 Antidiarrhoeal -- 4.7.9 Hepatoprotective Activity -- 4.7.10 Neuroprotective Effects -- 4.8 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References

Ayurvedic medicine and its components have been well described in the past but this book represents a comprehensive source on the biochemistry and mechanisms of pharmacological effect of ayurvedic sources. This book is a valuable resource for researchers in natural products and alternative sources of bioactive compounds in drug discovery.

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