Exploring Traditional Wild Edible Plants (1) (Exploring Medicinal Plants)

Synopsis

Wild edible plants are native species that grow and reproduce naturally in their natural habitats without domestication. These plants can serve as a healthier alternative to farmed crops that may be heavily laden with pesticides and other poisonous substances. This book focuses on assessment of the nutritional value, potential health benefits, and mechanisms of action of various wild edible plants. It presents information on nutrients and bioactive ingredients that can have health advantages, including antioxidant properties, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic effects.Features: Comprehensive exploration of potential benefits as well as side effects of wild edible plants. Special emphasis is placed on diversity, category, and pharmacological values of wild edible plants. Discusses challenges regarding the usage of wild edible plants such as overharvesting and habitat destruction, safety, and toxicity. A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this book highlights bioactive compounds and therapeutic efficacies of various wild edible plant species. It is useful reading for scientists, researchers, academia, and plant scientists interested in the health benefits of wild edible plants.

Copyright:

2025

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

357 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781040114810

Related ISBNs:

9781003395935, 9781032498867, 9781040114773

Publisher:

CRC Press

Date of Addition:

02/11/25

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Vibhor Agarwal, Sachidanand Singh and Rahul Datta

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Science

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Vibhor Agarwal

Edited by:

Sachidanand Singh

Edited by:

Rahul Datta