Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Medicinal Plants [Hardcover]

Jean Bruneton (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1898298637 | ISBN-13: 978-1898298632 | Publication Date: November 19, 1999 | Edition: 2nd

This new edition of Jean Bruneton's book has been revised and expanded with over 200 additional pages reflecting the most recent advances in natural and semisynthetic substances. It also features the most recent additions to the therapeutic arsenal such as antimalarial, antitumor, and antiretroviral agents. Drawing on biosynthetic relationships, the book describes both the primary and secondary classes of metabolites and the drugs from which they originate. Phytochemical generalities, distribution, biosynthesis, extraction and quantitation methods, and biological aspects are developed for each class. All raw materials are meticulously detailed giving origin, identity, production, composition, uses, processing and optimization. The result is a considerable amount of botanical, chemical, analytical, pharmacological, and therapeutic data gathered into this truly comprehensive compilation. Therapeutic indications and recommended usage are specified for each product. An extensive index with almost 3000 entries and some 500 references are a valuable starting point for a search of the literature. This "encyclopedia" of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry is written for students, teachers, and professionals who use plant resources in pharmacy, cosmeticology, perfumery, botany, food technology and related fields.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1136 pages
• Publisher: Lavoisier; 2nd edition (November 19, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1898298637
• ISBN-13: 978-1898298632
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,180,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Libro de alto nivel, February 27, 2000

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This review is from: Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Medicinal Plants (Hardcover)

Este libro es una magnífica oportunidad para conocer un gran expectro de temas relacionados al gran aporte que la naturaleza ofrece para la solución a nuestros problemas. Los capítulos del libro son completos y tocan vários aspectos que son una excelente ayuda para la preparación de cursos para pregrado. Tengo le edición de 1995 y me gustaría tener acceso a esta nueva edición pero el costo es muy elevado para las condiciones actuales de nuestro país.