Herbal Medicines A Boon for Healthy Human Life 1st Edition by Hifzur Siddique, Maryam Sarwat ISBN 9780323905725 0323905722

Part 1 Neurological disorders

Chapter 1 Herbal drugs an alternative medicine for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases: Preclinical and clinical trial review

Abstract

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Herbal drugs formulations in preclinical trials

1.3 Conclusion

References

Chapter 2 Review on correlations between depression and nutritional status of elderly patients

Abstract

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Correlations between depression and nutritional status of elderly patients

2.3 Nutritional status of the elderly patients

2.4 Summary

References

Chapter 3 Herbal remedies against Huntington’s disease: Preclinical evidences and future directions

Abstract

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Anti-HD activity of crude/semi-purified plant fractions/extract

3.3 Anti-HD activity of plant derived natural compounds

3.4 Anti-HD activity of herbal formulations

3.5 Discussion

3.6 Conclusion

References

Chapter 4 Alternate medicinal approach for the treatment of depression/mood disorder

Abstract

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Role of herbal medicine in depression/mood disorder

4.3 Conclusion

References

Part 2 Oral health

Chapter 5 Leveraging microbicidal and immunosuppressive potential of herbal medicine in oral diseases

Abstract

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Therapeutic use of plant products on oral diseases

5.3 Molecular mechanisms of action of natural products against oral pathogens

5.4 Plant products and immunity boosting

5.5 Routinely used immune modulating plant products

5.6 Conclusions and future perspectives

References

Part 3 Metabolic disorders and overall health

Chapter 6 Herbal medicines for the treatment of metabolic syndrome

Abstract

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Epidemiology of metabolic syndrome

6.3 Pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome

6.4 Visceral adiposity

6.5 Insulin resistance

6.6 Inflammation

6.7 Current modern therapies for metabolic syndrome

6.8 Possible mechanism/s underlying the protective effects of herbal medicines in metabolic syndrome

6.9 Efficacy in clinical trials

6.10 Limitations of herbal medicines

6.11 Modern approaches to investigate for the molecular mechanisms of herbal medicines

References

Chapter 7 Pharmacological importance of the active molecule “guggulsterone” in overall human health

Abstract

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Therapeutic effects of guggulsterone

7.3 Conclusion and future perspectives

References

Chapter 8 Herbal medicines for diabetes: Insights and recent advancement

Abstract

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Herbal medicines of diabetes

8.3 Traditional herbal antidiabetic drugs

8.4 Herbal marketed formulations of diabetes mellitus

8.5 Recent advancement in herbal medicines of diabetes

8.6 Conclusion

References

Chapter 9 Diabetes — a metabolic disorder: Herbal medicines on rescue

Abstract

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Herbal plants as a remedy for diabetes (Fig. 9.1)

9.3 Herbal plants exhibiting multiple mode of action in management of diabetes (Fig. 9.2)

9.4 Conclusions

References

Chapter 10 Rheumatoid arthritis and alternative medicine

Abstract

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Medicinal herbs in arthritis

10.3 Herbal marketed formulations for rheumatoid arthritis

10.4 Conclusion

References

Chapter 11 Traditional nutritional and health practices to tackle the lifestyle diseases

Abstract

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Impact of lifestyle on an individual’s health

11.3 Lifestyle diseases: an emerging epidemic which needs urgent attention

11.4 Occupational lifestyle diseases

11.5 Lifestyle affecting pregnancy and lactation

11.6 Infertility

11.7 Ways to treat lifestyle disorders

11.8 Conclusion

References

Chapter 12 Ethnic foods and concentrates: Its role in health protection

Abstract

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Classification of ethnic food

12.3 Traditional and folkloric ethnic foods of different provinces of world

12.4 Religious ethnic foods

12.5 Role of spices in ethnic food

12.6 Food concentrates

12.7 Advantage and disadvantage of ethnic food

12.8 Conclusion

Acknowledgement

References

Chapter 13 Role of natural products as therapeutic option against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Abstract

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Underlying molecular mechanisms in natural product based therapeutic strategy against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

13.3 Natural bioactive compounds against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

13.4 Conclusion

Acknowledgements

Conflict of interest

References

Part 4 Skin disorders

Chapter 14 Herbal medicines and skin disorders

Abstract

14.1 Introduction

14.2 Psoriasis

14.3 Atopic dermatitis

14.4 Acne

14.5 Nonmelanoma skin cancers

14.6 Melanoma

14.7 Dermatophytosis

14.8 Herbal medicines in skin disorders

14.9 Herbal medicines in psoriasis

14.10 Herbal medicines in atopic dermatitis

14.11 Herbal medicines in acne

14.12 Herbal medicines in melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers

14.13 Herbal medicines in dermatophytosis

14.14 Conclusion

References

Chapter 15 Herbal medicine and common dermatologic diseases

Abstract

15.1 Introduction

15.2 Acne and herbal medicine

15.3 Atopic dermatitis and herbal medicine

15.4 Psoriasis and herbal medicine

15.5 Conclusion

References

Chapter 16 Role of herbal products as therapeutic agents against ultraviolet radiation-induced skin disorders

Abstract

16.1 Introduction

16.2 Herbs and phtoprotection

16.3 Plant bioactive molecules

16.4 Plant extracts

Acknowledgements

References

Chapter 17 On bioactive compounds and the endophyte community in medicinal plants: Bioprocessing nature’s abundance for skin disorder treatment

Abstract

17.1 Skin overview

Acknowledgements

Conflicts of Interest

References

Part 5 Reproductive disorders

Chapter 18 Future of herbal medicines in assisted reproduction

Abstract

18.1 Introduction

18.2 Men/male associated infertility and the herbal interventions

18.3 Women/female-associated infertility and herbal interventions

18.4 Conclusion

Acknowledgement

References

Chapter 19 Herbal medicine to cure male reproductive dysfunction

Abstract

19.1 Introduction

19.2 Herbal medicines

19.3 Male reproductive disorder

19.4 Conclusion

Conflict of Interest

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 20 Polycystic ovarian syndrome: Causes and therapies by herbal medicine

Abstract

20.1 Introduction

20.2 Pathophysiology

20.3 Genetic and epigenetic basis of polycystic ovarian syndrome

20.4 Therapeutic approaches

20.5 Alternative medicines

20.6 Concluding remarks

References

Part 6 Infectious diseases

Chapter 21 Emerging natural product based alternative therapeutics for tuberculosis

Abstract

21.1 Introduction: Recent directions in the therapeutics for tuberculosis and underlying challenges

21.2 Recent development in natural product based alternative tuberculosis therapeutic options

21.3 Candidate natural products and their derivatives for alternative tuberculosis therapy

References

Chapter 22 Unraveling of inhibitory potential of phytochemicals against SARS-CoV-2 using in-silico approach

Abstract

22.1 Introduction

22.2 Overview of SARS-CoV-2 structure and infection

22.3 COVID-19 vaccines v/s anti-SARS-Cov-2 phytochemicals

22.4 Molecular docking and simulations

22.5 Screening of potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 phytochemicals using in-silico approach

22.6 Conclusion

Contribution

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 23 Ethnopharmacological reports on herbs used in the management of tuberculosis

Abstract

23.1 Introduction

23.2 Rationale behind herbal treatment over regular treatment

23.3 Conclusion

References

Part 7 Cardiovascular disorders

Chapter 24 Cardiovascular disorders and herbal medicines in India

Abstract

24.1 Introduction

24.2 Cardiovascular disease and disorders

24.3 Major risk factors for cardiovascular disease

24.4 Herbal treatment

24.5 Indian medicinal plants (used for cardiovascular disease management)

24.6 Medicinal plants and cardiovascular disease

24.7 Conclusions

References

Part 8 Cancer

Chapter 25 Targeting metabolism with herbal therapy: A preventative approach toward cancer

Abstract

25.1 Introduction

25.2 Major targets of metabolic reprogramming in malignant cells

25.3 Herbal compounds in modulating cancer metabolic reprogramming

25.4 Clinical studies on the use of herbal compounds in cancer management

25.5 Conclusions

Acknowledgment

Conflict of Interest

References

Chapter 26 An introduction to herbal medicines and palliative care of cancer patients and related diseases through times in Turkey

Abstract

26.1 Introduction

26.2 The pattern of prescribing medicines through time

26.3 Some important physicians during the Arab period

26.4 Turkish medical systems in Anatolia

26.5 Hospitals and teaching of medicine

26.6 Post World War I period and democracy

26.7 Palliative care system

26.8 The general and oncologists approaches

26.9 Concern about erosion of ethnomedicinal knowledge about plants

26.10 Need of documentation with mutidisciplinery approach

26.11 Therapeutic value

26.12 Conclusions

References

Chapter 27 Effects of Amygdalin on prostate cancer

Abstract

27.1 Introduction

27.2 Materials and methods

27.3 Discussion

References

Chapter 28 Protective effects of plant-derived natural products against hepatocellular carcinoma

Abstract

28.1 Introduction

28.2 Oxidative stress and capturing it to prevent hepatocellular carcinoma

28.3 Apoptosis and antiapoptotic treatment to prevent hepatocellular carcinoma

28.4 Inflammation and anti-inflammatory herbal drugs to prevent hepatocellular carcinoma development

28.5 Hepatitis B, C infection and treatment to prevent hepatocellular carcinoma development

28.6 Cytotoxic agents, apoptosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma

28.7 Other herbal management

28.8 Conclusions and future perspectives

Conflict of interest

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 29 Herbal medicines and bladder cancer

Abstract

29.1 Bladder cancer

29.2 Therapeutic advances in bladder cancer

29.3 Complementary and alternative medicine for bladder cancer

29.4 Korean medicine against bladder cancer

29.5 Case reports of urothelial bladder cancer patients treated with Korean medicine

29.6 Chinese herbal therapy for bladder cancer

29.7 Frankincense oil in bladder cancer treatment

29.8 Other herbal remedies used in bladder cancer treatment

References

Chapter 30 Mixed effects and mechanisms of cannabinoids for triple-negative breast cancer treatment

Abstract

30.1 Introduction

30.2 Classification of breast cancer

30.3 Triple-negative breast cancer

30.4 Marijuanna-derived compounds

30.5 Cannabinoid receptors

30.6 Anticancer effects of cannabinoids in triple-negative breast cancer

30.7 Cellular mechanisms of anticancer effects of cannabinoids

30.8 Molecular mechanisms of cannabinoids

30.9 Mixed actions of cannabinoids in other cancer types

References

Part 9 Concern

Chapter 31 A sound comprehension of molecular biology and relevant biotechnology is a prerequisite for research on the molecular mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine, mainly medicinal herbs

Abstract

31.1 Introduction

31.2 There are unsolved problems in translation of traditional Chinese medicine theory into the western medicine language

31.3 One gene has many RNA and protein products

31.4 Most published traditional Chinese medicine studies do not address the issue of RNA or protein multiplicity

31.5 Many traditional Chinese medicine studies do not consider technical pitfalls in common methods for DNA and RNA analyses

31.6 Signaling transduction networking is even more intricate and its studies are more problematic

31.7 Traditional Chinese medicine professionals have an innate disadvantage in translating traditional Chinese medicine theory into the western medicine language

31.8 How should the above mentioned constraints be vanquished to advance traditional Chinese medicine?

31.9 Conclusions

References

Index