Health Endorsing Perspectives of Herbal Plants
摘要
For millennia, herbal plants have found extensive usage not just for their customary appeal but also to proffer incredible therapeutic effects against different diseases. Hence, this chapter opens up and seeks to explore the health-promoting perspectives of the herbal plants regarding their medicinal properties, bioactive constituents, and clinical applications. It emphasizes the treatment of common infections, inflammatory conditions, psychotic illnesses, as well as some chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular diseases via herbal plants. It also focuses on the pharmacological effects of some biologically active substances which confirm the therapeutic importance of these plants, including terpenoids, flavonoids, and alkaloids. This chapter discusses how herbal plants can be used to improve health and also highlights the growing body of proof that supports their use as effective remedies. It promotes the theory of herbal plants as practical resources for the enhancement of health and wellness among diverse sets of population by critically reviewing both the historical usage and current trends.