A single-source reference on the most important and best-investigated Ayurvedic herbs
This book examines the clinical information available on more than 60 Ayurvedic herbs to determine how their use in traditional Indian medicine is supported by modern scientific study. Plants are grouped according to body systems and each entry includes a description, information on the source plant, distribution and traditional use, active chemical constituents, relevant pharmacology, and details of clinical studies and safety findings. This unique book also includes a brief history of Ayurveda, examines the history of drug development and evaluation in ancient India, and identifies current trends resulting from scientific investigation.
Worldwide interest in Ayurveda is growing quickly, especially in the United States, Europe, and Japan. But until now, information on Western-style clinical trials on Ayurveda herbs has been scattered and no single source for descriptions, comments, and references has existed. Ayurvedic Herbs presents the first critical validation of Ayurvedic medicine, extensively referenced for physicians and clinicians interested in alternative and adjunctive therapies. This unique book is essential for making informed choices on herb use, offering clinical trial data, results of pharmacological studies, and safety information.
Ayurvedic Herbs examines:
gastrointestinal agents
hepatoprotective agents
respiratory tract agents
cardiovascular drugs
urinary tract drugs
antirheumatic agents
skin and trauma care agents
gynecological agents
antidiabetic agents
CNS agents
rasayana drugs
dental and ophthamological agents
and much more
Ayurvedic Herbs includes cross-references to chapters when a particular plant has more than one indication and watercolor illustrations of twelve major herbs.
By:
M.S. Premila,
M.S. Premila
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 820g
ISBN: 9780789017680
ISBN 10: 0789017687
Pages: 398
Publication Date: 18 October 2006
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword (H. Wagner) Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Drug Development and Evaluation in Ancient India Origins of Ayurveda History of Drug Evaluation Plant Use in Ayurveda Chapter 2. Scientific Investigation of Indian Medicinal Plants History of Research Results of Scientific Investigation Chapter 3. Gastrointestinal Agents Malabsorption Syndrome Dyspepsia Antiulcer Plants Other Antiulcer Plants Inflammatory Bowel Disease Antiemetic Agents Laxatives Other Laxative Plants Diarrhea Chapter 4. Hepatoprotective Agents Plant Use in Ayurveda Scientific Studies Viral Hepatitis Other Antiviral Plants Ascites Chronic Cholecystitis Chapter 5. Respiratory Tract Drugs Plants for Bronchial Asthma Upper-Respiratory Tract Infections Other Plants Tropical Pulmonary Eosinophilia Chapter 6. Cardiovascular Drugs Cardioprotective Plants Hypolipidemic Plants Other Hypolipidemic Plants Antihypertensive Plants Venous Disorders Chapter 7. Urinary Tract Drugs Diuretics Plants for Urinary Tract Disorders Chapter 8. Antirheumatic Agents Rheumatoid Arthritis Chapter 9. Skin and Trauma Care Agents Skin Diseases Leukoderma/Follicular Eczema Psoriasis Wound Healing Plants Other Wound Healing Plants Fracture Healing Plants Chapter 10. Gynecological Agents Galactagogue Antileukorrheal Plants Antimenorrhagial Plants Chapter 11. Antidiabetic Agents Main Plants Other Plants Diabetic Complications Chapter 12. Central Nervous System Agents Memory and Learning Enhancers Parkinson’s Disease Sedative Plants Chapter 13. Rasayana Drugs: Antiaging Agents, Adaptogens, and Immunostimulants Tonic/Antiaging Effects Other Tonic/Antiaging Plants Immunostimulant Effects Against Infection Other Immunostimulant Plants Cancer Therapy Other Plants Used in Cancer Therapy Chapter 14: Dental and Ophthalmological Agents Dental Health Other Dental Conditions Ophthalmological Agents Appendix: List of Single Plants, Indications, and Chapters Index Reference Notes Included
