Plant and human health. Phytochemistry and molecular aspects / Volume 2, (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Phytochemistry and molecular aspects
• Further Information: Note: Munir Ozturk, Khalid Rehman Hakeem, editors.
• Editors: Öztürk, Münir A (Münir Ahmet); Hakeem, Khalid Rehman
• Contents: Intro; Dedication; Foreword; Preface; Contents; Contributors; About the Editors; Free Radicals, Diabetes, and Its Complexities; Introduction; Homeostasis; Oxidative Stress; Reactive Species; Free Radicals; The Role of ROS; ROS Involve in Lipid Peroxidation; The Source of Reactive Species; Oxidative Stress-Inducing Agents; Air Pollution; Dust; Heavy Metals; Temperature; Electromagnetic Fields; Alcohol; Herbicides; Pesticide; Fungicides; Cigarette Smoke; Industrial Foods; Oxidative Stress Is the Main Reason of Diseases; Cancer; Cardiovascular Disease; Neurological Disease; Pulmonary Disease Rheumatoid ArthritisNephropathy; Ocular Disease; Aging; Defensive Systems Against Free Radicals; Antioxidants; Antioxidants with New Conversation; Sleeping; Fasting; Mountains' Clean Air Have Bracing Effect; Lifestyle Alteration Eliminates Oxidative Stressors; Diabetes; Glucose Auto-oxidation; Synergism Between Oxidative Stress and Glycation; Preservatives; New Conversation; Molecular Oxidative Stress; Diabetes Complications; Diabetes and Climate Changes; Direct Effects; Thermal Stress; Spiritual Consequences; Indirect Effects; Suburbs; Food Quality and Food Habits Reduction in Food Security and Increasing the Risk of Agricultural ProductionConclusion; References; Secondary Metabolites from Turkish Astragalus Species; Introduction; Phytochemistry and Biological Activity; Chemotaxonomy; Structural Summary of Cycloartanes; 20, 24-Epoxy Side Chain Compounds; Acyclic Side Chain Compounds; 20, 25-Epoxy Side Chain Compounds; Stereochemistry of Astragalus Cycloartanes; References; Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash: A Magic Bullet to Attenuate the Prevailing Health Hazards; Introduction; Description of Plant; Types; Common Names; Morphology; Habit; Leaves; Flowers Geographical DistributionEssential Oil of Vetiver; Phyto-constituents; Biosynthesis; Distillation; Economics; Ethnobotanical Uses; Traditional Application; Nutraceutical Application; Commercial Applications; Agriculture-Related Uses; Manure; Pesticide; Weed Control; Flavoring Agent; Perfumery; Aromatherapy; Other Uses; Refrigerant; Handicrafts; Construction; Textiles; Medicinal Uses and Health Benefits; An Update of Therapeutic Potentials of Vetiveria zizanioides; Insecticidal Activity; Termicidal Activity; Pesticidal Activity; Anti-plasmodial (Antimalarial) and Larvicidal Activity Anti-tick ActivityAntibacterial Activity; Antifungal Activity; Herbicidal Activity; Antioxidant Activity; Anticancer Activity; Sedative Activity; Antidiabetic Activity; Antidiuretic Activity; Anti-inflammatory Activity; Conclusions; References; Evidence-Based Assessment of Moringa oleifera Used for the Treatment of Human Ailments; Introduction; Botanical Description; Nutrition Value; Medicinal Properties; Antispasmodic, Antiulcer, and Hepatoprotective Activities; Antihypertensive, Diuretic, and Cholesterol-Lowering Activities; Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities; Antidiabetic Activity
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxvi, 697 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 572/.2; Botanical chemistry; Medicinal plants; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030033446; 3030033449
• Related ISBNs: 9783030033439
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 4, 2019).
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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