Plant Secondary Metabolites Chemistry and Role

<p>For centuries the vast and versatile pharmacological effects of medicinal plants and their constituents have played vital roles in biological economic social spiritual cultural and physiological well-being. This unique text establishes a groundwork in natural product chemistry and phytochemistry by considering the biosynthesis and mechanistic way. There is abundant evidence showing that medicinal plants and their secondary metabolites are useful in preventing different ailments and this book discusses this as well as the mechanisms amelioration and biosynthesis of these metabolites. It helps readers to understand the computational toxicological cosmetic and nutraceutical aspects of plant secondary metabolites.</p>