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Welcome to the first issue of the newly revamped Natural Products News. This newsletter keeps you up to date on new publications, connects you with pioneers in your field, and, hopefully, sparks fruitful discovery. In this edition, you'll meet pioneer Kurt Reynertson and learn about his new book on quality and authentication of botanicals, co-edited with Khalid Mahmood.
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In this Edition:
• Flavonoids
• Bookshelf
• Natural Products Notes
• Library Corner
• Upcoming Conferences
• Call for Authors |
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Read a Sample Chapter. |
Dictionary of Flavonoids with CD-ROM
John Buckingham and V. Ranjit N. Munasinghe
Consultant Editors, Dictionary of Natural Products, London, UK
Widely distributed throughout plant families, flavonoids give flowers and fruits their vibrant colors. They also play a role in protecting the plants from microbe and insect attacks. More importantly, the consumption of foods containing flavonoids has been linked to numerous health benefits. Recent research indicates that flavonoids can be nutritionally helpful by triggering enzymes that reduce the risk of certain cancers, heart disease, and age-related degenerative diseases. Read more. |
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Flavonoids
and Botanicals:
More Than Black
and White
More than 13,000 flavonoids dazzle us with their brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red. From Mesopotamia to modern times, human use of botanicals for medicinal purposes has a long history. Not surprisingly, many of the pharmaceuticals used today are derived in part from these natural substances. Flavonoids have been proven beneficial in the prevention and/or treatment of allergies, asthma, Type II diabetes, and migraines, to name just a few. However, the rise in popularity of botanicals and other natural compounds has increased concerns over their quality and safety. |
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Herbal Breakthrough Boosts Immune System
and More
Found in both Siberia and the Tian Shan mountain ranges, Rhodiola rosea is making a name for itself as an immune system booster, anti-stress and fatigue-fighter, and energy and stamina promoter. A small green plant with a golden blossom, Rhodiola's alleged beneficial properties lie in the root. Extracts from the roots of the plant have been used by Eastern Bloc athletes for decades to improve overall performance. Recent interest in the species Rhodiola rosea (roseroot) in the West arose from the use of the rhizome as an adaptogen for the treatment of stress, but in the last few years, chemical and pharmacological studies have confirmed other valuable medicinal properties.
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Rhodiola rosea
Alain Cuerrier, Montreal Botanical Garden, Quebec, Canada
Kwesi Ampong-Nyarko, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Canada
From the Foreword
“This book will become the touchstone and the essential reference for anyone serious about R. rosea as a future medicine ...”
—Mark Blumenthal, Founder & Executive Director, American Botanical Council, Editor-in-Chief, HerbalGram & HerbClip |
Written by well-known researchers, Rhodiola rosea examines important aspects of this increasingly popular medicinal plant. Filled with hard facts and scientific studies, the scope of this book is both extensively broad and detailed, covering virtually all aspects of R. rosea as a modern phytomedicinal agent. Read more. |
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- Drug discovery
- Identification and analysis
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- DNA-based approaches
- Natural products from insects
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- Natural product synthesis
- Natural product engineering
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- Browse new books
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We look forward to seeing you.
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