The book "Medicinal Plant Bioprospecting and Authentication" by R. Anto Suganya is a comprehensive guide to the study of medicinal plants, their bioprospecting, and authentication. The book covers the various aspects of the field, ranging from traditional knowledge and ethnobotany to modern biotechnological approaches. It discusses the importance of medicinal plants in herbal medicine, their phytochemical composition, and their pharmacological properties.
The book also delves into the methods of bioprospecting and authentication of medicinal plants, including the use of molecular markers, DNA barcoding, chemical analysis, spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry, and bioactivity-guided fractionation. The author emphasizes the need for quality control, standardization, and safety assessment to ensure the efficacy and safety of medicinal plants.
The book covers the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants, including their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-microbial properties. It also discusses the challenges of identifying and addressing adulteration and the importance of protecting intellectual property rights and complying with regulatory requirements.
The book explores the role of traditional medicine systems, such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Unani Medicine, African Traditional Medicine, and Indigenous Medicine, in the study of medicinal plants. The author also highlights the importance of ecological sustainability and biodiversity conservation in the cultivation and bioprospecting of medicinal plants.
Overall, "Medicinal Plant Bioprospecting and Authentication" is a valuable resource for researchers, academics, and students interested in the field of medicinal plants and their bioprospecting and authentication, as well as for professionals in the pharmaceutical and herbal medicine industries.
