Modern Medicines from Plants 1st Edition

Discover the science and promise behind plant-derived therapeutics with Modern Medicines from Plants, 1st Edition by Susan Burge — an essential resource for scientists, clinicians, students, and anyone interested in the future of natural product drug discovery. This authoritative volume brings together rigorous phytochemistry, translational research, and real-world case studies to illuminate how traditional knowledge and modern techniques unite to produce safe, effective medicines.

Inside, readers will find clear explanations of extraction methods, bioassay-guided fractionation, chemical characterization, and the path from ethnobotanical lead to clinical candidate. Regional perspectives and comparative case studies — spanning Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Australasia — highlight global biodiversity as a wellspring for novel therapeutics and underscore the importance of sustainable sourcing and ethical bioprospecting. Practical chapters discuss regulatory considerations, clinical validation, and formulation strategies that bridge laboratory discoveries to market-ready treatments.

Whether you’re a researcher in phytochemistry, a pharmacist exploring herbal therapeutics, a clinician evaluating evidence-based plant medicines, or a policymaker guiding sustainable health strategies, this book equips you with both conceptual frameworks and actionable insights. Written in a clear, professional style, Susan Burge’s 1st edition is both a textbook and a reference, designed to inspire innovation while maintaining scientific rigor.

Add Modern Medicines from Plants, 1st Edition to your library to deepen your understanding of plant-based drug development and stay at the forefront of a field where biodiversity meets modern medicine.

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