Toxicological Survey of African Medicinal Plants [Hardcover]

Toxicological Survey of African Medicinal Plants provides a detailed overview of toxicological studies relating to traditionally used medicinal plants in Africa, with special emphasis on the methodologies and tools used for data collection and interpretation. The book considers the physical parameters of these plants and their effect upon various areas of the body and human health, including chapters dedicated to genotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, neurotoxicity, and specific organs and systems.

Following this discussion of the effects of medicinal plants is a critical review of the guidelines and methods in use for toxicological research as well as the state of toxicology studies in Africa. With up-to-date research provided by a team of experts, Toxicological Survey of African Medicinal Plants is an invaluable resource for researchers and students involved in pharmacology, toxicology, phytochemistry, medicine, pharmacognosy, and pharmaceutical biology.

• Offers?a critical review of the methods used in toxicological survey of medicinal plants
• Provides up-to-date toxicological data on African medicinal plants and families
• Serves as a resource tool for students and scientists in the various areas of toxicology

1. Toxicological Societies in Africa: Roles and Impact in Policy Making and Living Conditions 2. Ethical Issues for Animal use in Toxicological Research in Africa 3. Critical Review of the Guidelines and Methods in Toxicological Research in Africa 4. Discordant Results in Plant Toxicity Studies in Africa: Attempt of Standardization 5. Acute and Subacute Toxicities of African Medicinal Plants 6. Subchronic and Chronic Toxicities of African Medicinal Plants 7. Toxic Plants Used in African Traditional Medicine 8. Cytotoxicity of African Medicinal Plants Againls