Medicinal Plants for Cosmetics Health and Diseases

Description

Pages:
577
Language:
English
Format:
PDF
Size:
212 MB
ASIN:
B0B33372ZQ
ISBN-10:
0367622114
ISBN-13:
9780367622114, 9781003108375, 9780367622084, 978-0367622114, 978-1003108375, 978-0367622084, 978-0-367-62211-4, 978-0-367-62208-4, 978-1-003-10837-5
by Namrita Lall (Editor)

This Chinese proverb simply means: Reading helps strengthen one’s intellect, which correlates with the feeling one will have, once they have read this book. Medicinal Plants in Cosmetics, Health and Disease describes diseases and ailments occurring in individuals worldwide including acne, ageing, various cancers, eczema and other conditions. This book explains each disease and ailment, allowing the reader to gain a better perspective on misunderstood and underestimated assumptions accompanying the ailment or condition. Not only does this book present information on different diseases and ailments, it presents a variety of plants and plant-based compounds demonstrating potential health benefits.

Features:

Provides details on a broad range of diseases and conditions prevalent throughout the world.
Includes information on how plant bioactives can aid in the prevention, treatment and management of diseases and conditions including cancer, tuberculosis and anti-coagulants, acne, wrinkle formation and eczema.
Each chapter provides a list of plants and plant-based compounds found globally, demonstrating their potential in treating various diseases and conditions.
This book is appropriate for individuals having interest in learning several potential health benefits using bioactives derived from medicinal plants and phytomedicine.