Chemistry of natural products : phytochemistry and pharmacognosy of medicinal plants
- Author
- Mayuri Napagoda and Lalith Jayasinghe
- Publication Year
- 2022
- Publisher
- De Gruyter
- Language
- English
- Document Type
- Book
- Faculty / Subject Heading
- Medical Science
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Plants produce secondary metabolites that humans harness for their own benefit. About half of drugs currently in clinical use are based on these chemicals found in nature. Chemistry of Natural Products covers secondary metabolites present in medicinal plants and their biosynthesis, biological activities, and isolation and separation techniques.
Keywords: Pharmacognosy / Biochemistry / Phytonutrients / Plants, Medicinal - Chemistry / Materia medica, Vegetable / Secondary Metabolism / Phytochemicals / Phytotherapy
