Satureja: Ethnomedicine, Phytochemical Diversity and Pharmacological Activities

This book provides a comprehensive review of the literature available on satureja covering the ethnomedicine, micromorphology, the main secondary metabolites in its various species, as well it’s important biological and pharmacological activities and the underlying mechanism of action for some of it...

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Main Authors: Saeidnia, Soodabeh, Gohari, Ahmad Reza (Author), Manayi, Azadeh (Author), Kourepaz-Mahmoodabadi, Mahdieh (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2016, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
Series:SpringerBriefs in Pharmacology and Toxicology
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book provides a comprehensive review of the literature available on satureja covering the ethnomedicine, micromorphology, the main secondary metabolites in its various species, as well it’s important biological and pharmacological activities and the underlying mechanism of action for some of its medicinal properties. There is also discussion of the pharmacological evidence for the various therapeutic activities of Satureja spp., especially on the basis of traditional usage, the treatment of muscle pains, cramps, diarrhea, stomach pain, and blood pressure along with some new areas such as cytoprotection and anti-hyperlipidemia. This book offers a useful guide for researchers in the field of pharmaceutical sciences and natural medicines as well as students and residents in the fields of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry
Physical Description:IX, 113 p. 43 illus., 3 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9783319250267