Laboratory protocols for pharmacological investigation of plant material

Pharmacological Methods in Phytotherapy Research, Vol. 1: Selection, Preparation, and Pharmaceutical Evaluation of Plant Materials provides invaluable reference for anyone working with medicinal plants. Clear protocols detail methods for selection and extraction of plant material, as well as pharmacological investigation and presentation of results. Organized by therapeutic area, coverage includes methods for investigation of compounds relating to the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, and more, with special guidance toward anti-inflammatories, analgesics, and diabetes mellitus.

Elizabeth M. Williamson and David T. Okpako are the authors of Selection, Preparation and Pharmacological Evaluation of Plant Material, Volume 1, published by Wiley.