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The pharmacopoeias of most African countries are available and contain an impressive number of medicinal plants used for various therapeutic purposes. Many African scholars have distinguished themselves in the fields of organic chemistry, pharmacology, and pharmacognosy and other areas related to the study of plant medicinal plants. However, until now, there is no global standard book on the nature and specificity of chemicals isolated in African medicinal plants, as well as a book bringing together and discussing the main bioactive metabolites of these plants. Medicinal Plant Research in Africa explores the essence of natural substances from African medicinal plants and their pharmacological potential. In light of possible academic use, Medicinal Plant Research in Africa also scans the bulk of African medicinal plants extract having promising pharmacological activities.
About the Editor
Preface
List of Contributors
1. Monoterpenes and Related Compounds from the Medicinal Plants of Africa
2. Sesquiterpenes from the Medicinal Plants of Africa
3. Diterpenoids from the Medicinal Plants of Africa
4. Triterpenes and Steroids from the Medicinal Plants of Africa
5. Essential Oils from the Medicinal Plants of Africa
6. Simple Phenols, Phenolic Acids, and Related Esters from the Medicinal Plants of Africa
7. Phenylpropanoids and Related Compounds from the Medicinal Plants of Africa
8. Coumarins and Related Compounds from the Medicinal Plants of Africa
9. Flavonoids and Related Compounds from the Medicinal Plants of Africa
10. Quinones and Benzophenones from the Medicinal Plants of Africa
11. Xanthones and Anthranoids from the Medicinal Plants of Africa
12. Lignans and Stilbenes from African Medicinal Plants
13. Tannins and Related Compounds from Medicinal Plants of Africa
14. Alkaloids from the Medicinal Plants of Africa
15. Ceramides, Cerebrosides, and Related Long Chains Containing Derivatives from the Medicinal Plants of Africa
16. Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Antiviral Activities of African Medicinal Plants
17. Antimalarial and Other Antiprotozoal Products from African Medicinal Plants
18. Antiproliferative Potential of African Medicinal Plants
19. Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Activities of African Medicinal Plants
20. Antidiabetes Activity of African Medicinal Plants
21. Antioxidant Activity of African Medicinal Plants
22. African Medicinal Plants Acting on the Reproductive, Cardiovascular, and Central Nervous Systems
23. Legislation on Medicinal Plants in Africa
24. Medicinal Plants Market and Industry in Africa
Dr Victor Kuete is a scholar-scientist at the University of Dschang, Cameroon. Dr Kuete has been a fellow of TWAS (2007), AUF (2008), DAAD (2009), University of Mainz-Germany (2010), Alexander von Humboldt (2012-2014), etc., and International Foundation for Science Grantee (2008-2009; 2012-2013). His Research Programme is focused on Pharmacognosy and Dr Kuete mainly investigates African medicinal plants and isolated compounds as potential antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-proliferative agents. Dr Kuete is the author of more than 120 scientific publications related to the bioactivity of medicinal plants and their derived products, and has also authored several books and more than forty book chapters.
" [...] a felicitous overview that is well represented and destined to boost well-deserved interest in African medicinal plant research."
– Herbalgram, May-July 2014
