Traditional Medicines for Modern Times - Antidiabetic Plants

List of contents

Introduction to Diabetes Mellitus. Plants Used in the Treatment of Diabetes. Preclinical and Clinical Methods for Evaluating Antidiabetic Activity of Plants. In Vitro Models for Assessing Antidiabetic Activity. Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Tribal Medicine. Traditional Chinese and Kampo Medicines. Treating Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus from a Western Herbalist's Perspective. Native American Medicine. Antidiabetic plants in Mexican and Central American Medicine. Antidiabetic Plants in the Caribbean. Management of Diabetes in African Traditional Medicine. Antidiabetic Plants of North Africa and the Middle East. Australian and New Zealand Plants with Antidiabetic Properties. Plant Polysaccharides in the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus. Saponins. Flavonoids, Xanthones, and Other Antioxidant Polyphenols. Index.

About the author

Amala Soumyanath

Summary

A detailed compilation of scientific information from across the globe, this book highlights the potential role of dietary and medicinal plant materials in the prevention, treatment, and control of diabetes and its complications. It documents both traditional and scientifically derived knowledge.

Product details

• Authors: Robert H. Cichewicz, Jamie Bowen Crowley, Amala Soumyanath, Amala (Oregon Health & Science Univers Soumyanath
• Assisted by: Amala Soumyanath (Editor), Soumyanath Amala (Editor), Roland Hardman (Editor of the series), Amala Soumyanath (Editor of the series)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781138412842
• ISBN: 978-1-138-41284-2
• No. of pages: 336
• Series: Traditional Herbal Medicines for Modern Times
• Subjects: Guides > Health > Alternative therapies; HEALTH & FITNESS / Alternative Therapies, SCIENCE / Chemistry / General, chemistry, Complementary therapies, healing & health, Complementary therapies, healing and health