Kinghorn / Falk / Gibbons Biologically Active Compounds of Malaysian Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-3-031-86378-3
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 202 Seiten

Reihe: Progress in the Chemistry of Organic Natural Products

This volume explores the biologically active compounds found in 21 high-value medicinal and aromatic plant species native to Malaysia, emphasizing their phytochemical diversity and biological activities. Several of these plants, including , , , , and , have been prioritized as high-priority herbal products under Malaysia's National Key Economic Area in the Eleventh Malaysia Plan. Their importance transcends traditional herbal medicine, as they are increasingly recognized for their potential contributions to the national economy and modern healthcare. The volume describes the pharmacological properties of these plants, highlighting their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities. It also encompasses aromatic plants like , , , and , focusing on their bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic and industrial uses.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kinghorn, A. Douglas

Falk, Heinz

Gibbons, Simon

Asakawa, Yoshinori

Liu, Ji-Kai

Dirsch, Verena M.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction.- 2. Phytochemical Constituents and Biological Activities of Malaysian Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.- 3. Key Malaysian Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.