SpringerBriefs in Pharmacology and Toxicology

Lone, Shabir H.; Bhat, Khursheed Ahmad; Khuroo, Mohammad Akbar

This book reviews the chemical and biological properties of Artemisia amygdalina Decne, a critically endangered and endemic plant species in the the high-altitude Kashmir Himalayas, which has a high pharmacological potential. It describes the bioactivity-guided isolation of its chemical compounds, their characterization using spectroscopic methods and the development of a simple and reliable RP-HPLC method for the simultaneous quantification of the isolated constituents. The authors discuss the potential pharmacological activities of A. amygdalina, such as antioxidant, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulatory and antidiabetic effects, and pave the way for future research.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2015-11-05

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783319252155

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-25217-9

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 58