Medicinal Plants of China Korea and Japan

<p>Asian medicinal plants show great promise in pharmaceutical and cosmetological development. Researchers engaged in the discovery of new leads in these areas need robust conceptual tools and understanding of interrelated basics of botany ethnobotany biomolecular pharmacology phytochemistry and medicinal chemistry to guide their investigations. <strong>Medicinal Plants of China Korea and Japan: Bioresources for Tomorrow’s Drugs and Cosmetics </strong>explores the fundamental science and demonstrates the compelling potential of these versatile plants providing an essential resource to stimulate and guide focused inquiry.</p><p>It is essential that researchers appreciate the chemotaxonomical statuses of these plants so chapters are arranged according to the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group system of plant taxonomy. The book discusses the history synonymy habitat description traditional uses and pharmacochemistry of each plant. Detailed photographs and hand-made botanical plates enable quick and reliable identification of each plant species. Critical analyses of peer-reviewed articles provide the basis for <em>Bioresource</em> sections in each chapter wherein readers are advised engaged and guided towards exciting pharmaceutical and cosmetological research proposals. Also included are indexes of botanical terms pharmacological terms natural products and local names.</p><p>Detailing 200 medicinal plant species carefully selected for their novelty and pharmacological and cosmetological importance this volume provides a firm starting point for anyone looking forward to unlocking the potential of Asian medicinal plants. In addition this invaluable book identifies numerous patentable leads.</p>