Herbs for diabetes and neurological disease management

Authors : Kumar, Vikas; Veeranjaneyulu, Addepalli
Edition :
Year : 2017
Description :

Features

• offers an overview of role of St.-John’s Wort in the management of diabetes and neurological disorders
• covers the potential of natural products in the treatment of memory disorders
• details the phytoconstituents and their potential for anticonvulsant activity in established animal models of epilepsy
• explores the pivotal role of herbal drugs in neuropsychiatric illnesses 
• explores the role of herbal drugs in the treatment of migraine
• considers natural products in the development of current anti-diabetic drug 
• details various herbal drugs as effective treatment options for depression
• discusses the medicinal herbs used for prevention and maintenance of diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases

Summary

This new volume provides a plethora of new information about potential medicinal herbs and their usefulness in treating diabetes and neurological diseases. Most large multinational companies are interested and engaged in the commercialization of herb-based formulations, and consumers continue to seek natural-based therapies.

Herbs for Diabetes and Neurological Disease Management provides insight into plant-based novel molecules targeted for diabetes and neurological disorders. It looks at a selection of herbs that have proven effective in the management of diabetes and neurological disorders, including migraine, epilepsy, memory disorders, depression, and more. Divided into ten chapters focusing on diabetes and its macro- and microvascular complications (migraine, epilepsy, memory disorders, depression and other neuropsychiatric disorders), this book is structured to provide a source of reliable information and enrich the knowledge of readers. Each chapter briefly explains the epidemiology and pathophysiology of the disease state and the possible role of herbal drugs in the prevention of the particular disease. The reported pharmacological activities and possible mechanism of action of herbal drugs are also discussed in detail, which makes this book informative and unique.

This new volume will be a reliable reference complementing the substantial information on the use of herbal drugs in diabetes and neurological disorders that serve as the pillars of drug discovery and development.

Abstract: "This new volume provides a plethora of new information about potential medicinal herbs and their usefulness in treating diabetes and neurological diseases. Most large multinational companies are interested and engaged in the commercialization of herb-based formulations, and consumers continue to seek natural-based therapies. Herbs for Diabetes and Neurological Disease Management provides insight into plant-based novel molecules targeted for diabetes and neurological disorders. It looks at a selection of herbs that have proven effective in the management of diabetes and neurological disorders, including migraine, epilepsy, memory disorders, depression, and more. Divided into ten chapters focusing on diabetes and its macro- and microvascular complications (migraine, epilepsy, memory disorders, depression and other neuropsychiatric disorders), this book is structured to provide a source of reliable information and enrich the knowledge of readers. Each chapter briefly explains the epidemiology and pathophysiology of the disease state and the possible role of herbal drugs in the prevention of the particular disease. The reported pharmacological activities and possible mechanism of action of herbal drugs are also discussed in detail, which makes this book informative and unique. This new volume will be a reliable reference complementing the substantial information on the use of herbal drugs in diabetes and neurological disorders that serve as the pillars of drug discovery and development."--Provided by publisher

Table of Contents

Role of St.-John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum L.) in the Management of Diabetes and Neurological Disorders

A Potential Natural Product Combination Targeting Memory Disorders

Phytotherapeutic Agents in Epilepsy

Herbal Medicines in Neuropsychiatric Illness: The Case of L-Stepholidine

Potential of Curcuma longa and Withania Somnifera for Diabetes and Associated Neurological Comorbidities

Migraine: Management and Treatment with Herbal Drugs

Complications of Diabetes and Role of a Citrus Flavonoid Nobiletin in Its Treatment

Diabetes and Phytopharmaceuticals: Translational Pharmacology Perspective

Natural Products as Effective Treatment Option for Depression

Medicinal Plants Research

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