Herbs, spices, and medicinal plants for human gastrointestinal disorders health benefits and safety / edited by Megh R. Goyal, Preeti Birwal, Durgesh Nandini Chauhan.
| Other author | Goyal, Megh R. |
| Other author | Birwal, Preeti. |
| Other author | Chauhan, Durgesh Nandini. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Palm Bay, FL, USA : Apple Academic Press, [2023] |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Series | Innovations in plant science for better health: from soil to fork Innovations in plant science for better health. UNAUTHORIZED |
| Contents | 1. -- Ethnopharmacology and therapeutic potential of carica papaya -- 2. -- Therapeutic activities of nutmeg (myristica fragrans) -- 3. -- Plant-based phytochemicals in the prevention of colorectal cancer -- 4. -- Role of medicinal plants in the treatment of hemorrhoids -- 5. -- Health benefits of garlic (allium sativum) in gastrointestinal disorders -- 6. -- Role of onion (allium cepa) in gastrointestinal disorders -- 7. -- Role of lectins in gastrointestinal disorders -- 8. -- Therapeutic efficacy of black pepper in gastrointestinal disorders -- 9. -- Curative properties of chamomile in gastrointestinal disorders -- 10. -- Pharmacology and therapeutics of dandelion in gastrointestinal disorders -- 11. -- Role of aloe vera in irritable bowel disease -- 12. -- Herbal treatment of irritable bowel syndrome -- 13. -- Role of plant-based medicines for gallstones -- 14. -- Potential of pseudocereals in celiac disease -- 15. -- Role of amla (emblica officinalis) in peptic ulcer -- 16. -- Therapeutic properties of fermented foods and beverages. |
| Abstract | "Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants for Human Gastrointestinal Disorders: Health Benefits and Safety presents valuable information for exploring the health claims of plant-based phytochemicals for the treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal disorders. It details the healing benefits of specific spices and herb plant-based remedies, such as garlic, onion, black pepper, aloe vera, Indian gooseberry, chamomile, and dandelion for the treatment of colorectal cancer and hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, gallstones, celiac disease, peptic ulcers, etc. It also discusses the therapeutic properties of fermented foods and beverages and the healing benefits of lectins in the management of gastrointestinal disorders. The abundance of research presented in this volume will be valuable for researchers, scientists, growers, students, processors, traders, industries, and others in the development of plant-based therapeutics for gastrointestinal diseases"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Other forms | Also available online. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022007969 |
| ISBN | 9781774637142 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9781774638019 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |