Features

offers an overview of role of St.-John's Wort in the management of diabetes and neurological disorders

covers the potential of natural products in the treatment of memory disorders

details the phytoconstituents and their potential for anticonvulsant activity in established animal models of epilepsy

explores the pivotal role of herbal drugs in neuropsychiatric illnesses

explores the role of herbal drugs in the treatment of migraine

considers natural products in the development of current anti-diabetic drugs

details various herbal drugs as effective treatment options for depression

discusses the medicinal herbs used for prevention and maintenance of diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases
Summary

This new volume provides a plethora of new information about potential medicinal herbs and their usefulness in treating diabetes and neurological diseases. Most large multinational companies are interested and engaged in the commercialization of herb-based formulations, and consumers continue to seek natural-based therapies.

Herbs for Diabetes and Neurological Disease Management provides insight into plant-based novel molecules targeted for diabetes and neurological disorders. It looks at a selection of herbs that have proven effective in the management of diabetes and neurological disorders, including migraine, epilepsy, memory disorders, depression, and more. Divided into ten chapters focusing on diabetes and its macro- and microvascular complications (migraine, epilepsy, memory disorders, depression and other neuropsychiatric disorders), this book is structured to provide a source of reliable information and enrich the knowledge of readers. Each chapter briefly explains the epidemiology and pathophysiology of the disease state and the possible role of herbal drugs in the prevention of the particular disease. The reported pharmacological activities and possible mechanism of action of herbal drugs are also discussed in detail, which makes this book informative and unique.

This new volume will be a reliable reference complementing the substantial information on the use of herbal drugs in diabetes and neurological disorders that serve as the pillars of drug discovery and development.

Table of Contents

Role of St.-John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum L.) in the Management of Diabetes and Neurological Disorders

Yusuf Ozturk, Ozgur Devrim Can, and Umide Demir-Ozkay

A Potential Natural Product Combination Targeting Memory Disorders

Manju Bhaskar, Meena Chintamaneni, and Veeranjaneyulu Addepalli

Phytotherapeutic Agents in Epilepsy

Alka Bali

Herbal Medicines in Neuropsychiatric Illness: The Case of L-Stepholidine

Nitin Sati, Kedar S. Prabhavalkar, Sridhar N., and Lokesh K. Bhatt

Potential of Curcuma longa and Withania Somnifera for Diabetes and Associated Neurological Comorbidities

Suruchi Verma, Amitabha Dey, and Vikas Kumar

Migraine: Management and Treatment with Herbal Drugs

D. K. Arulmozhi, Yogesh A. Kulkarni, Addepalli Veeranjaneyulu, and R. S. Gaud

Complications of Diabetes and Role of a Citrus Flavonoid Nobiletin in Its Treatment

L. K. Bhatt, N. A. Parkar, V. Addepalli, and R. S. Gaud

Diabetes and Phytopharmaceuticals: Translational Pharmacology Perspective

Priyanka Ingle-Jadhav, Trupti R. Angolkar, and Ginpreet Kaur

Natural Products as Effective Treatment Option for Depression

Yogesh A. Kulkarni, Kalyani H. Barve, and Ginpreet Kaur

Medicinal Plants Research

Mila Emerald and David Marrero