This book presents the taxonomy, ethnobotany, pharmacological properties, and therapeutic potential of Securidaca longipedunculata. The introductory chapter highlights its significance in traditional medicine and contemporary scientific research. The book discusses the cultural and historical uses of Securidaca longipedunculata, examining its role in traditional medicine across various indigenous communities. It also provides a comprehensive overview of the plant's pharmacological activities, including its therapeutic potential and mechanisms of action, with dedicated sections on its anticancer properties. Furthermore, the book examines the antibacterial activities of Securidaca longipedunculata, exploring its effectiveness against different bacterial strains and potential applications in modern medicine. It delves into the chemical constituents responsible for the plant's medicinal properties and reviews studies on its toxicity, providing insights into safe usage and potential side effects. The book concludes by discussing the conservation status of Securidaca longipedunculata and strategies for sustainable harvesting, ensuring its continued availability for future generations. This book is intended for researchers, professionals, and students in the fields of ethnopharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences.
Key features
- Offers comprehensive insights into the taxonomy, ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties of Securidaca longipedunculata
- Details the pharmacological properties of the plant, focusing on its potential therapeutic applications, including anticancer and antimalarial activities.
- Emphasizes the ethnobotanical significance of Securidaca longipedunculata, exploring its historical and cultural uses across various indigenous communities.
- Provides critical information on the toxicity of Securidaca longipedunculata, discussing potential side effects and safe usage guidelines.
- Addresses the conservation status and sustainable harvesting practices of Securidaca longipedunculata.
This book presents the taxonomy, ethnobotany, pharmacological properties, and therapeutic potential of Securidaca longipedunculata.
Chapter 1: Antimalarial and anticancer activities of plants from the
genus Securidaca L. (Polygalaceae).Chapter 2: Bioactive Phytochemical
Compounds from the Genus Securidaca L..Chapter 3: Toxicity of plants from the
genus Securidaca L. (Polygalaceae.Chapter 4: Ethnobotany of plants from the
genus Securidaca .Chapter 5: The Ecology, Propagation and Conservation of
Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen in Tropical East Africa.Chapter 6:
Chapter
7: Taxonomy of the genus Securidaca.
Chapter 7: The Antimicrobial Potentials
of Plants in the Genus Securidaca.
Chapter 8: Antibacterial properties of
Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen.: Insights from statistical simulation
using R.
Chapter 9: Conservation and cultivation strategies of Securidaca
longepedunculata Fresen.
Douglas Ongeri Ochora holds a Ph.D. in Botany from Makerere University, Uganda, an MSc. in Botany (Plant Physiology and Biochemistry), and a BSc. in Biology (Botany and Zoology), both from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Douglas serves as a lecturer in botany at the Department of Biological Sciences, Kisii University, Kenya. He is also a postdoctoral fellow at the Preclinical Drug Development Platform (PCDDP), North-West University, South Africa, where he is doing research in pharmaceutical sciences. He actively mentors both undergraduate and postgraduate students doing research in botany.
Godwin Upoki Anywar holds a PhD as a CARTA/DAAD fellow from Makerere University, the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology and the Institute for Virology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Leipzig, Germany. He currently lectures at the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology & Biotechnology at Makerere University and is a Research Associate at the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNFT), Hamburg. He is a fellow of the: Global Young Academy, African Studies Association, Africa Science Leadership Programme and the Uganda National Academy of Sciences. He is a member of several professional bodies and a winner of several international and local awards. He is the vice president of the Natural Products Network for Eastern & Central Africa, Uganda Chapter (NAPRECA) and the Uganda Textbook Academic & Non-Fiction Authors Association (UTANA). He has authored over 100 papers in international peer-reviewed journals and is an editor.
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