Exploring Herbal Synergies for Optimal Human Health (Exploring Medicinal Plants)

This book offers a comprehensive examination of the combined effects of medicinal herbs and their potential to enhance human well-being. Exploring Herbal Synergies for Optimal Human Health bridges traditional knowledge and modern scientific research, highlighting how herbal combinations can provide more effective, holistic approaches to health management.

Through a diverse collection of chapters contributed by leading experts, the text covers the mechanisms behind herbal synergies, their applications in preventing and managing various health conditions, and the integration of botanical therapies within contemporary healthcare. It also addresses challenges such as safety, standardization, and evidence-based validation.

A book in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this title is ideal for researchers, healthcare practitioners, and students in pharmacology, herbal medicine, and integrative health, serving as both a scholarly resource and a practical guide. By synthesizing current findings, it encourages further exploration of natural synergies to optimize therapeutic outcomes and support sustainable health solutions.

Dr. Arti Devi is a medicinal and natural product chemist with more than 10 years of experience in research, academia, and industry. Dr. Arti has completed her Masters and Mphill degree from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. Dr. Arti received her doctorate from CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY, PUNJAB, India. Presently she is working as Assistant Professor at Department of biotechnology, Faculty of biotechnology, CHANDIGARH University, Punjab, India. Formerly, she worked as an Assistant Professor Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, DDM College of Pharmacy, UNA, Himachal Pradesh, India. Dr. Arti has many publications to her credit, published research papers in highly reputed international journals, 2 book chapters and 1 Indian patent. Her area of research is extraction of Natural Product and their applications in age-related disorders. Her research areas involve extraction and isolation of plant bioactives in special targets to neurological disease, cancer, HIV, Covid-19, and infectious diseases. Her research is mainly focused on the analysis of combinatorial or synergistic effect of various plant bioactives on age-related disorders. Currently, she is working on nanoencapsulation of dual herbal plant bioactives.

Dr. Nancy George is an academician and researcher with more than 15 years of experience in the field of biotechnology. She received her doctoral degree in Microbiology from the Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. She is presently working as Associate Professor at Chandigarh University, Punjab, India and is involved in research work focussed mainly on environmental biotechnology and applied microbiology. She is a life member of numerous scientific/professional societies including American society for Microbiology (ASM), Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI). Dr. George has received a senior research fellowship from CSIR, India and has numerous publications in various high impact journals of international repute with total citations of more than 350. Her research work is directed towards agricultural waste management, waste valorization and development of value added products from waste. She is also interested in remediation of microplastics and other emerging contaminants from the environment. Her current research projects include synthesis of nanoparticles from agro-waste for applications in environment remediation and degradation of emerging pollutants in aquatic environments.

Dr. Zaved Ahmed Khan is a distinguished researcher and author with expertise in diverse fields, including Natural products, cancer biology, nanotechnology, and neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Zaved Ahmed Khan is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse academic background, holding a PhD in Biotechnology from VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu and an MA in Clinical Psychology. . Dr. Zaved has received a senior research fellowship from CSIR and GATE qualified. His research expertise spans neuroscience, nanotechnology, oncology, and psychology. Dr. Khan has held significant leadership roles, including Dean and Head of the Department, at institutions such as Chandigarh University and VIT University. His teaching interests encompass neurosciences, behavioral sciences, cognitive sciences, genetic engineering, and cell biology, with a focus on bridging biology for engineers. He has earned numerous certifications in areas such as neuroeconomics, consumer neuroscience, and positive psychology. Dr. Khan's extensive research contributions include projects funded by organizations like the National Tea Research Foundation and the British Council. His commitment to both basic and applied research is evident in projects ranging from cancer therapy to investigating language learning strategies. Overall, Dr. Khan has multidisciplinary expertise, leadership in academia, and significant contributions to research.

He has co-authored several impactful books and book chapters, contributing significantly to the understanding of topics such as human papillomavirus, breast cancer, and the impact of nanoparticles in elderly populations. Dr. Khan has presented his research findings at various international conferences, showcasing his work on neuroprotective properties of natural compounds and the development of innovative nanomedicine formulations. His extensive list of journal articles reflects a broad spectrum of research interests, covering areas like the antioxidant potential of botanical combinations and the modulation of skin-aging-related enzymes. Dr. Zaved Khan's work demonstrates a commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and exploring applications of emerging technologies in healthcare.

Dr. Vagish Dwibedi did his B.Sc from Lucknow University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and Ph.D. from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, India. Dr. Dwibedi is an academician and researcher with more than 8 years of experience in biotech research and development. He has carried out research projects and consultancy work in the areas of plant-microbe interaction/ bioassay-guided drug-discovery and development, food security/sustainable agriculture and waste water treatment. Presently he is working as Assistant Professor at University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Gharuan Mohali, Punjab. Formerly, he was worked as Research Scientist at Agpharm Bioinnovations LLP incubated at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, India. He was also Winner in Down select competition- DST- Lockheed Martin- Tata Trust _IIGP 2.0 (2k18) (India Innovation Growth Programme 2.0) Innovation ID: IIGPUIBSUNB (The award carries financial support up to 11 Lac INR.). Dr. Dwibedi work is directed towards the development of screening platforms for different biological activities such as anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, or finding novel molecules that interfere in the mechanism of development of diseases such as Alzheimer Dementia (AD), Parkinson disease (PD), Obesity, Anti-gout (arthritis) and type 2 diabetes. He is also interested in food security, which predominantly involves the exploitation of plant-microbe interaction to combat abiotic stress and post-harvest preservation to enhance the shelf life of fresh crop/horticulture produces. He has published more than 15 research papers in various national and international journals and published 1 Indian patent.