Anthraquinones in Plants

Source, Safety and Applications in Gastrointestinal Health

By Luc Delmulle, By Kris Demeyer

MEDICAL

170 Pages, 9.5 x 6.75

Formats: Trade Paper

Trade Paper, $41.95 (US $41.95) (CA $42.95)

Publication Date: September 2010

ISBN 9781897676325

Rights: US & CA X PR

5m Publishing (Sep 2010)
Nottingham University Press

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Overview

Unique and informative, this reference reviews the scientific knowledge related to the main plant species used to support gastrointestinal health through their stool-promoting and laxative effects. Botanical, chemical, and clinical aspects are considered in addition to pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and safety concerns. Discussing a variety of species—including Senna, Rheum, Frangula and Aloe—this account will appeal to academics, physicians, pharmacists, and herbalists.

Reviews

"This book attempts to cut through the confusion around the subject of plants that are useful in aiding gastrointestinal health in humans, particularly around those herbs that have a laxative effect." —www.BookNews.com

"In summary, the book provides a comprehensive review of the scientific literature on application of Anthraquinone-producing plants in gastrointestinal health and highly recommended to professionals in the herbal field. It is a classic and authoritative pharmacognosy text on the topic and shows that Anthraquinone-producing plants are effective and safe drugs. I feel very relieved." —Herbalgram (February 2012)

Author Biography

Luc Delmulle is a former visiting professor at the University of Ghent and the cofounder of the Association for the Revalorization of Herbal Medicines. He is an expert member of the Herbal Advice Commission of the Belgian Ministry of Health and president of the working group of the Herbal Advice Commission. He is also a member of the European Food Safety Authority. Kris Demeyer is an expert member of the Herbal Advice Commission of the Belgian Ministry of Health and a professor in pharmacognosy and phytochemistry at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium.

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