Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Modern Science: Bioactive Compounds

Bys: Bochra Medjadji and Fatiha Benahmed

Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Modern Science: Bioactive Compounds and Applications of Medicinal Plants presents an interdisciplinary overview of medicinal plants by integrating ethnobotany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and modern analytical sciences. The book highlights the importance of traditional knowledge, particularly herbal practices in regions such as Algeria, as a valuable source for identifying therapeutic plant species. It explores the rich diversity of secondary metabolites, including terpenes, phenolic compounds, alkaloids, and glycosides, which are responsible for the biological activities of medicinal plants. Using advanced techniques such as GC-MS and LC-MS, the chemical composition of plant extracts is characterized to validate their pharmacological potential. The book further examines key biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and insecticidal effects, emphasizing their relevance in combating chronic diseases, infections, and agricultural pests. Finally, it discusses pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, as well as challenges such as standardization, safety, and regulation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6209826091
• ISBN13: 9786209826092
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.1" x 6.0"