Medicinal Plants in Parkinson's Therapy offers a comprehensive approach to managing Parkinson's disease, blending insights from traditional herbal medicine with contemporary research findings. By examining various herbs, plants, and natural compounds, the book explores their potential in alleviating symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and bradykinesia. Through practical and scientific research, readers learn how to integrate herbal preparations into their daily routines, including sourcing high-quality herbs, appropriate preparation methods, and dosage instructions. Emphasizing collaboration with healthcare professionals, the book underscores the need to complement herbal treatments with conventional therapies for Parkinson's disease. Sections delve into complementary approaches like dietary adjustments, lifestyle modifications, and mind-body practices such as meditation and acupuncture. Highlighting medicinal plants like Mucuna pruriens, Withania somnifera, Tinospora cordifolia, Centella asiatica, and Bacopa monnieri, the book reveals their neuroprotective and antioxidant properties. These plants, rich in bioactive compounds such as Ursolic acid, Chlorogenic acid, and Berberine have shown promising therapeutic activity in treating Parkinson's disease. - Offers a holistic perspective on managing Parkinson's disease by combining insights from traditional herbal medicine with contemporary research findings - Provides guidance on sourcing high-quality herbs, appropriate preparation methods, and dosage instructions - Explores complementary approaches such as dietary adjustments, lifestyle modifications, and mind-body practices like meditation and acupuncture
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Dr. Sachchida Nand Rai is an Associate Professor at Saveetha Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (SIBMS), Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University . He obtained his MSc in Biochemistr from Purvanchal University, India, and his PhD in Biochemistry from Banaras Hindu University, India. Dr. Rai researches the anti-oxidative and anti-neuroinflammatory properties of phytochemicals for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. He is a lifetime member of the Indian Academy of Neuroscience.Dr. Payal Singh is an Assistant Professor at University Centre for Research & Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Punjab, India. She obtained her MSc in Biochemistry from Purvanchal University, India, and her PhD in Zoology from Banaras Hindu University, India. Her research focuses on vital transcription factors in neurodegenerative diseases, as well as the applications of phytochemicals and the role of vitamins in these diseases.Ms. Falguni Goel is an Assistant Professor at the Meerut Institute of Engineering & Technology, India. She obtained her Master's of Pharmacology from ISF College of Pharmacy, Punjab, specializing in neuropharmacology and molecular biotechnology. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms and diagnostic markers of neurodegenerative disorders, including Huntington's, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Diseases, with a particular focus on identifying novel herbal and phytochemical drug targets for these diseases.