In a world where environmental degradation and the pursuit of natural health solutions are both gaining unprecedented attention, the intersection of ecotoxicity and herbal health emerges as a critical field of study. This new book provides a comprehensive overview of how environmental contaminants affect plant-based remedies and, consequently, human health. This volume helps to foster a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between environmental health and herbal medicine, encouraging a more informed and proactive approach to addressing the challenges at this intersection.
Overviews environmental contaminants affect on plant-based remedies and, consequently, human health. Addresses several key areas of concern. It covers ecotoxicological impact on medicinal plants, human health implications, sustainable practices and remediation, regulatory framework and policy.
1. Understanding the Correlation Between Ecotoxicity and Herbal
Medicine.
2. Retrospect and Evolution of Herbal Medicine.
3. Ecological
Impact of Chemical Pollution on Herbs of Medicinal Value.
4. Sources and
Types, Causes and Effects of Contaminants on Medicinal Plants.
5. The Impact
of Environmental Contaminants on Medicinal Plants.
6. Implications of
Bioaccumulation and Biodegradation of Contaminants on Herbal Ecosystems.
7.
Toxicity Assessment of Herbal Remedies: Methods and Tools.
8. Applications of
Green Technology: A Protection Against Environmental Toxicants.
9. The
Potential Impact of Climate Change on Medicinal Plants: Finding a Way to
Protect.
10. Effects of Herbs and Contaminant Interaction: Toxicity
Assessment Methods and Tools.
11. The Science Behind Honey in the Management
of Neuropathic Pain: Composition, Health Benefits, and Potential
Applications.
12. Supply Chain Management of Herbal Medicines.
13. Natural
Polyamines: History, Structure, Molecular Functions, and Roles in Metabolic
Disorders.
14. Impact of Herbal Medicine and Toxic Chemicals in Medicinal
Herbal Products: A Threat to the Ecosystem.
Shrikaant Kulkarni, PhD, is a Research Professor at Sanjivani University, India, and Adjunct Professor of Business at the Victorian Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Kulkarni has been a senior academician and researcher for over four decades. He has delivered invited lectures and conducted sessions at national and international conferences and faculty development programs. He has published many research papers in journals and conferences, as well as over 100 book chapters, edited several books, and authored four textbooks in engineering chemistry.
A. K. Haghi, PhD, is a retired professor with more than 1000 publications to his credit, including books, book chapters, and papers in refereed journals. He is currently a senior materials engineering consultant in the UK. Professor Haghi has received several grants, consulted for several major corporations, and is a frequent speaker to national and international audiences. He is the Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Chemoinformatics and Chemical Engineering and Polymers Research Journal.
Om M. Bagade, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy at Vishwakarma University, Pune, India. He has over 15 years of experience in teaching and has received several scholarships and awards for his work. He has published books and book chapters as well as research and review articles and has made over 70 research presentations at conferences, where he has won several best research paper awards.
Bimlesh Kumar, PhD, is a Professor at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Lovely Professional University, India. He has more than 15 years of teaching and research experience. He has published more than 100 research papers and contributed to seven book chapters. He has also completed two consultancy projects and has four patent grants to his credit. He was the organizing secretary for several conferences and workshops and seminars at Lovely Professional University and was also a resource person/speaker at many conferences and workshops.
