Phytochemical Potentials for Dermatological Applications
Simona Ioana Vicas (Hrsg.), Amit Kumar Mandal (Hrsg.), Florina (Groza) Miere (Hrsg.)
Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik / Ganzheitsmedizin
Beschreibung
Some wild, herbal and medicinal plants and their parts contain chemicals that provide a concise scientific evaluation of the effectiveness of foods, nutrients, herbs and dietary supplements in preventing dermal damage and cancer as well as improving skin health without disrupting the natural microflora. With climatic change, including increasing temperatures and longer periods of sun exposure, there is a growing concern among the population regarding skin protection. As the use of plant-based skin products becomes more popular, Phytochemical Potentials for Dermatological Applications describes biologically active components of plants and explains the numerous ways in which they support the treatment of different skin conditions. FEATURES Explores the research in dermatology using bioactive compounds from plants representing the alternative treatments of the future Presents innovative methods of treatment in frequently encountered dermatological conditions Includes figures and tables that compress the information for the novice medical reader or non-medical reader Phytochemical Potentials for Dermatological Applications summarizes studies on medicinal plants containing phytochemicals with skin-beneficial properties that have been tested in vitro or in vivo and describes appropriate and innovative treatment methods. This book is an essential resource for scientists and researchers interested in phytotherapy, with special emphasis on dermatology.
