This book highlights 12 major plants in the Asteraceae family from the aspects of traditional uses as food and medicine, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities. Asteraceae is one of the largest family of flowering plants comprising over 1,600 plant genera and 32,000 plant species. Plants belonging to this family have a long history of being used as medicinal plants for the treatment of various diseases. Many of them are also used in the preparation of foods, beverages, and also used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. In addition, plants such as Artemisia annua have played an important role in the discovery of novel drugs.
The book summarizes the traditional uses of the plants in the family Asteraceae and their scientific validation, which helps readers understand their relation and impact on human health. It also explains the Phytochemistry of the species and presents the pharmacological activities and mechanisms in detail. Understanding current scientific knowledge will help in the commercialization of products based on these plants and also helps to find the research gaps that should be fulfilled in the future for their optimal use. It also helps in increasing the awareness of the plant species related to conservation, cultivation, and sustainable utilization. This edited volume comprises chapters contributed by experts from around the world.
Author(s): Hari Prasad Devkota, Tariq Aftab
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 231
City: Singapore
Preface
Contents
About the Editors
Chapter 1: An Overview of Medicinal Plants of the Asteraceae Family and Their Role in Human Health
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Traditional Uses of the Plants of the Asteraceae Family as Medicine, Food, Cosmetic, and Other Purposes
1.3 Bioactive Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activities of the Plants of Asteraceae Family
1.4 Conclusion and Future Prospective
References
Chapter 2: Artemisia annua L.: Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Activities
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Traditional Uses
2.3 Phytochemical Composition of A. annua
2.4 Pharmacological Activities
2.4.1 Antimalarial Activity
2.4.2 Anticancer Activity
2.4.3 Immunosuppressive Activity
2.4.4 Antimicrobial Activity
2.4.5 Anti-parasitic Activity
2.4.6 Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Activity
2.5 Clinical Studies Involving Artemisinin-Related Compounds in the Treatment of Malaria, Schistosomiasis, Leishmaniasis, and ...
2.6 Safety and Toxicity
2.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Artemisia indica Willd.: Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Attributes, and Safety Profile
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Traditional Uses
3.3 Chemical Constituents (Fig. 3.1)
3.4 Pharmacological Activities
3.4.1 Antimalarial Activity
3.4.2 Anticancer Activity
3.4.3 Antidiabetic and Antihyperlipidemic Activity
3.4.4 Anthelmintic Activity
3.4.5 Antidepressant and Anxiolytic Activity
3.4.6 Antimicrobial Activity
3.4.7 Anti-Inflammatory Activity
3.4.8 Immunomodulatory Activity
3.4.9 Antioxidant Activity
3.4.10 Anticonvulsant Activity
3.5 Studies Related to Safety and Toxicity
3.6 Conclusions and Future Recommendations
References
Chapter 4: Arnica montana L.: Traditional Uses, Bioactive Chemical Constituents, and Pharmacological Activities
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Traditional Uses
4.3 Chemical Constituents
4.4 Pharmacological Activities
4.4.1 Anti-inflammatory Activity
4.4.2 Anticancer Activity
4.4.3 Antioxidant Activity
4.4.4 Antimicrobial Activity
4.4.5 Antiplatelet Activities
4.4.6 Immunomodulatory and Wound Healing
4.5 Clinical Studies
4.6 Studies Related to Safety and Toxicity
4.7 Conclusions and Future Recommendations
References
Chapter 5: Aster tataricus L.f.: Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Activities
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Traditional Uses
5.3 Chemical Constituents
5.4 Pharmacological Activities
5.4.1 Anticancer Activities
5.4.2 Hepato-Protective Activities
5.4.3 Anti-Inflammatory Activities
5.4.4 Antidiabetic Activities
5.4.5 Other Activities
5.4.6 Studies Related to Safety and Toxicity
5.4.7 Conclusions and Future Recommendations
References
Chapter 6: Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC.: Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Attributes, and Safety Profile
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Traditional Uses
6.3 Chemical Constituents
6.4 Pharmacological Activities
6.4.1 Anticancer Activity
6.4.2 Activity in Gastrointestinal System
6.4.3 Activities on the Nervous System
6.4.4 Antimicrobial Activity
6.4.5 Anti-Inflammatory Activity
6.4.6 Antiangiogenic Activity
6.4.7 Miscellaneous Activities
6.5 Safety and Toxicity
6.6 Conclusions and Future Recommendations
References
Chapter 7: Carthamus tinctorius L.: Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Activities
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Traditional Uses
7.3 Chemical Constituents
7.3.1 Flavonoids
7.3.2 Alkaloids
7.3.3 Polyacetylenes
7.3.4 Organic Acids
7.3.5 Others Compounds
7.4 Pharmacological Activities
7.4.1 Anticoagulant Activity
7.4.2 Antihypertensive and Cardioprotective Activity
7.4.3 Antioxidant Activity
7.4.4 Neurological Disorder
7.4.5 Anti-melanogenic Activity
7.4.6 Effect on Bone Disorders
7.4.7 Effects on the Respiratory System
7.4.8 Effects on the Digestive System
7.4.9 Immunostimulatory Activity
7.4.10 Antitumor Activity
7.4.11 Anti-arthritis Activity
7.4.12 Anti-inflammatory Activity
7.4.13 Effects on Reproductive Health
7.4.14 Anti-obesity Activity
7.4.15 Antidiabetic Activity
7.5 Clinical Studies
7.6 Studies Related to Safety and Toxicity
7.7 Conclusions and Future Recommendations
References
Chapter 8: Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.: A Medicinal Plant with Diverse Traditional Uses, Bioactive Constituents, and Pharm...
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Traditional Uses
8.3 Chemical Constituents
8.3.1 Chemical Constituents from C. morifolium Flowers
Flavonoids
Polyphenols
Terpenoids
Volatile Components
Other Chemical Compounds
8.3.2 Chemical Constituents from C. morifolium Leaves
8.3.3 Chemical Constituents from C. morifolium Stem
8.4 Pharmacological Activities
8.4.1 Antioxidant Activity
8.4.2 Anti-inflammatory Activity
8.4.3 Antimicrobial Activity
8.4.4 Anticancer and Anti-tumorigenic Activity
8.4.5 Cardiovascular Protection
8.4.6 Anti-osteoporotic Activity
8.4.7 Antidiabetic Activity
8.4.8 Neuroprotective Activity
8.4.9 Antimutagenic Activity
8.4.10 Anti-obesity Activity
8.5 Clinical Studies
8.6 Studies Related to Safety and Toxicity
8.7 Conclusion and Future Recommendations
References
Chapter 9: Crassocephalum crepidioides (Benth.) S. Moore: Traditional Uses, Chemical Constituents, and Biological Activities
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Traditional Uses
9.3 Chemical Constituents
9.4 Pharmacological Activities
9.4.1 Wound Healing Activity
9.4.2 Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Activity
9.4.3 Antidiabetic Property
9.4.4 Antitumor Property
9.4.5 Anticoagulant Activity
9.4.6 Hepatoprotective Effect
9.4.7 Anticholinesterase Activity
9.5 Studies Related to Safety and Toxicity
9.6 Conclusions and Future Recommendations
References
Chapter 10: Dolomiaea costus (Falc.) Kasana and A. K. Pandey: Ethnomedicinal Uses, Bioactive Chemical Constituents, and Pharma...
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Traditional Uses
10.3 Chemical Constituents
10.4 Pharmacological Activities
10.4.1 Anti-Inflammatory Activity
10.4.2 Anticancer/Antitumor Effect
10.4.3 Nematocidal Activity
10.4.4 Antimicrobial Activity
10.4.5 Antioxidant Activity
10.4.6 Anticonvulsant Activity
10.5 Clinical Studies
10.6 Studies Related to Safety and Toxicity
10.7 Conclusions and Future Recommendations
References
Chapter 11: Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.: Traditional Use, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Traditional Uses
11.3 Chemical Constituents
11.3.1 Coumestans
11.3.2 Alkaloids
11.3.3 Terpenoids and Their Glycosides
11.3.4 Volatile Oils
11.3.5 Flavonoids
11.4 Pharmacological Activities
11.4.1 Antihepatotoxic Effect
11.4.2 Antidiabetic Effect
11.4.3 Alopecia and Hair Growth
11.4.4 Analgesic Activity
11.4.5 Anti-Inflammatory Activity
11.4.6 Antioxidant Properties
11.4.7 Antimicrobial Activity
11.4.8 Immunomodulatory Activity
11.4.9 Anticancer and Antitumor Properties
11.5 Safety and Toxicity
11.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 12: Helianthus annuus L.: Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Activities
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Nutritional Benefits
12.3 Ethnobotanical Uses
12.4 Phytochemistry
12.5 Pharmacological Studies
12.5.1 As Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic
12.5.2 Cardiovascular Benefits
12.5.3 As Antimicrobial, Antiasthmatic, and Antidiabetic
12.5.4 As Anti-Ulcer and Antidiarrheal
12.5.5 As Antihistaminic
12.5.6 As Anticancerous
12.5.7 As an Antioxidant
12.5.8 Anti-Obesity Activity
12.5.9 Others
12.6 Clinical Trials
12.7 Studies Related to Safety and Toxicity
12.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 13: Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.: Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Activities
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Traditional Uses
13.3 Chemical Constituents
13.4 Pharmacological Activities
13.4.1 Antioxidant Activity
13.4.2 Anti-Inflammatory Activity
13.4.3 Antidiabetic Activity
13.4.4 Anti-Atherosclerotic Activity
13.4.5 Hepatoprotective Activity
13.4.6 Anticancer Activity
13.4.7 Antiviral Activity
13.4.8 Cardioprotective Activity
13.4.9 Neuroprotective Effects
13.4.10 Renoprotective Effects
13.5 Clinical Studies
13.5.1 Hepatoprotective Effect
13.5.2 Anticancer Activity
13.5.3 Renoprotective Effects
13.5.4 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
13.5.5 Antidiabetic Effect
13.5.6 Effect on Menopausal Symptoms
13.5.7 Amanita phalloides Poisoning
13.5.8 COVID-19
13.6 Studies Related to Safety and Toxicity
13.7 Conclusions and Future Recommendations
References
