Autorentext

Douglas Ongeri Ochora holds a Ph.D. in Botany from Makerere University, Uganda, an MSc. in Botany (Plant Physiology and Biochemistry), and a BSc. in Biology (Botany and Zoology), both from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Douglas serves as a lecturer in botany at the Department of Biological Sciences, Kisii University, Kenya. He is also a postdoctoral fellow at the Preclinical Drug Development Platform (PCDDP), North-West University, South Africa, where he is doing research in pharmaceutical sciences. He actively mentors both undergraduate and postgraduate students doing research in botany.

Godwin Upoki Anywar holds a PhD as a CARTA/DAAD fellow from Makerere University, the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology and the Institute for Virology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Leipzig, Germany. He currently lectures at the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology & Biotechnology at Makerere University and is a Research Associate at the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNFT), Hamburg. He is a fellow of the: Global Young Academy, African Studies Association, Africa Science Leadership Programme and the Uganda National Academy of Sciences. He is a member of several professional bodies and a winner of several international and local awards. He is the vice president of the Natural Products Network for Eastern & Central Africa, Uganda Chapter (NAPRECA) and the Uganda Textbook Academic & Non-Fiction Authors Association (UTANA). He has authored over 100 papers in international peer-reviewed journals and is an editor.

Klappentext

This book presents the taxonomy, ethnobotany, pharmacological properties, and therapeutic potential of Securidaca longipedunculata. The introductory chapters highlight its significance in traditional medicine and contemporary scientific research. The book discusses the cultural and historical uses of plants from the genus Securidaca L. with an emphasis on S. longepedunculata and S. inappedunculata, the two most widely used medicinal plants from the genus, while examining the role in traditional medicine across various indigenous communities. It also provides a comprehensive overview of the pharmacological activities of the species, including their therapeutic potential, with dedicated sections on its antimalaria, anticancer, and dermatological properties. Furthermore, the book examines the antibacterial activities of S. longipedunculata, exploring its effectiveness against different bacterial strains using data from various in vitro studies coupled with statistical simulations and potential applications in modern medicine. It delves into the chemical constituents responsible for the medicinal properties of the plants and reviews studies on its toxicity, providing insights into safe usage and potential side effects. The book concludes by discussing the conservation status of S. longepedunculata (which is locally threatened and protected in some areas) and strategies for sustainable harvesting, ensuring its continued availability for future generations. This book is intended for researchers, professionals, and students in the fields of botany, ethnobotany, phytochemistry, pharmacognosy, conservation biology, ethnopharmacology, and pharmaceutical sciences.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Antimalarial and anticancer activities of plants from the genus Securidaca L. (Polygalaceae).Chapter 2: Bioactive Phytochemical Compounds from the Genus Securidaca L..Chapter 3: Toxicity of plants from the genus Securidaca L. (Polygalaceae.Chapter 4: Ethnobotany of plants from the genus *Securidaca .*Chapter 5: The Ecology, Propagation and Conservation of Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen in Tropical East Africa.Chapter 6: Chapter 7: Taxonomy of the genus Securidaca. Chapter 7: The Antimicrobial Potentials of Plants in the Genus Securidaca. Chapter 8: Antibacterial properties of Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen.: Insights from statistical simulation using R. Chapter 9: Conservation and cultivation strategies of Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen.