The book discusses the medicinal properties of plants such as, Bacopa monnieri, Centella asiatica, Rubia cordifolia, Hemidesmus indicus and Phyllanthus amarus. These plants have several therapeutic uses and are indigenous to India. They have immense value since ancient times and are still used in Ayurvedic preparations and hence in demand in the herbal market. The book describes in-vitro cultures which were established using various explants. It further discusses various analytic techniques such as Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) & High...

The use of plant extracts in cosmetics is fast gaining importance due to the ever increasing side effects of synthetic drugs. The growing resistance to antibiotics in microorganisms has also further merited investigation for alternative treatment methods. Plants have been utilized for their medicinal values since time immemorial. This publications details the efforts undertaken to study the possible cosmeceutical application of three plants - Galangal, Chamomile and Tea tree - in the treatment of acne and hyperpigmentation.

The book explains about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, oxidative stress, free radicals, importance of antioxidant defense system and management of diabetes due to oxidative stress. The book comprises of in vitro culture and quantification of active principles by HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) method of two antidiabetic plants i.e Aegle marmelos & Gymnema sylvestre. Further it describes about the efficacy studies carried out using two chemical diabetogens, alloxan and streptozotocin on animal models for type 1 diabetes and & transgenic db/db mice for type 2 diabetes. The book...

An increase in the occurrence of diabetes and the popularity of weight-loss diets has intensified the search for low-calorie alternatives to sugar. The health hazards associated with artificial sweeteners have prompted scientists to turn to natural sources in search of non-sugar sweeteners. The ideal sweetener would have to be sweet, low-calorie, and more importantly, safe for consumption. The plant Stevia rebaudiana, a herb from the sunflower family, is a rich and promising source of the glycosides 'stevioside' and 'rebaudioside' which are up to 300 times sweeter than sugar. This plant grows...