Hänsel/ Sticher Pharmakognosie Phytopharmazie

The book "Hänsel/Sticher Pharmacognosy Phytopharmacy" is a comprehensive standard work that has served as a reference for plant-based active ingredients and their application in phytopharmacy for 50 years. It offers a detailed analysis of the effects and efficacy of herbal medicines and addresses key topics such as the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, analytics, and the active and inactive ingredients of phytopharmaceuticals. The authors, Jörg Heilmann and Ilse Zündorf, present current findings and methods that are significant for students, pharmacists, and medical professionals. The book also covers areas of phytopharmacology, including traditional and rational phytotherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as well as clinical studies on effects and side effects. The comprehensive presentation of substance groups such as carbohydrates, lipids, isoprenoids, terpenes, phenols, and alkaloids makes this work a valuable resource for anyone involved in the application of herbal medicines.