Medicinal Plants of Borneo
About This Book
The rich biodiversity of Borneo provides many useful plants for medicinal uses. Written by experts in the field, Medicinal Plants of Borneo provides a guide and introduction to the medicinal plants from Borneo used traditionally, as well as those plants with medicinal uses from recent discoveries. These include anti-HIV plants - Calophyllum lanigerum (calanolide A) and anti-cancer plant- Aglaia foveolata (silvestrol). It also provides information on the relevant medicinal chemistry, such as bioactive compounds isolated, and the mode of action, where available. This book features relevant photos and illustrations as well as interesting facts that can be found in boxes throughout the text. Key Features: Discusses the rich experience in the use of medicinal plants and wide diversity of botanical resources found in Borneo. Presents plants with medicinal properties from scientific perspectives. Provides readers with current information on the chemistry and pharmacology of natural products with pharmaceutical potential. Covers a range of chemical, botanical and pharmacological diversities. Forms an important part of the Natural Products Chemistry of Global Plants book series due to increasing global interests in natural products and botanical drugs.
