1st Edition
The Flavonoids Extraction and Applications
Flavonoids are known to have positive effects on human and animal health and are employed for disease therapy and chemoprevention.This book presents recent advances of polyphenol (flavonoids) derivatives for the management and prevention of diseases. It summarizes the classification of flavonoids and explores their potential as immunity-boosting compounds for mental health, for prevention of cardiovascular illnesses, for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory uses, for their use in vasodilation, for their use in dermatology and cosmetic preparation, and more. The various methods of flavonoid extraction are addressed, including the main parameters involved in extraction, such as temperature, solvent used, sample quantity, time for extraction, etc. The book also looks at the role of flavonoids in sustainable agriculture.
PART I: OVERVIEW AND RECENT ADVANCES
1. Flavonoids as Potential Immunity Boosters: An Overview
Shailja Singh and Shrawan Kumar Mangawa
2. Recent Advances of Flavonoids and Their Applications
Babita Saroha and Anand Kumar
PART II: EXTRACTION AND BIOCHEMISTRY OF FLAVONOIDS
3. Methods of Flavonoids Extraction
Dharanyshri R., Chithra A., Girishree R., Darshana K., Rajaseetharama Sekar, and Moni Philip Jacob K.
4. Extraction Methods of Polyphenol Derivative (Flavonoid)
Tarkeshwar, Manisha Arora Pandit, Kapinder, and Tahira Ansari
5. Biochemistry and Applications of Flavonoids
Akansha Mehra, Anupriya Chatterjee, and Nitesh Kumar
PART III: APPLICATIONS OF FLAVONOIDS IN DISEASE MANAGEMENT
6. Potential Pharmacological Health Benefits of Flavonoids
Richa Saxena, Abhirup Mitra, Soniya Joshi, Richa Sharma, Pankaj Kumar Rai, Sana Ansari, Naima Mirza, Nishtha Srivastava, and Vineet K. Maurya
7. Citrus Flavonoids: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives on Preventing Cardiovascular Diseases
Pankaj Bhatt, Vipin Kumar, Mayank Kumar Malik, and Tarun Kumar
8. Role of Flavonoids to Improve Mental Health
Tanwi Trushna, Deepika Saini, and Rohit Saluja
9. Role of Herbs in Metabolic Syndrome
Sandeep O. Waghulde, Nilesh Gorde, Ajay Kharche and Mohan Kale
10. Role of Flavonoids in Vasodilation
Mhatre K. J., Patil J. R., and Nikalje G. C.
11. Antimicrobial and Anti-inflammatory Action of Flavonoids
Khemchand R. Surana, Eknath D. Ahire, Sunil K. Mahajan, Dhananjay M. Patil, and Khanderao R. Jadhav
12. Role of Flavonoids in Dermatology and Cosmetic Preparations
Eknath D. Ahire, Shubham J. Khairnar, Khemchand R. Surana, and Sanjay J. Kshirsagar
PART IV: FLAVONOIDS IN AGRICULTURE
13. Flavonoids: A Potential for Sustainable Agriculture
Chandra Biswas and Chinmoyee Bhattacharyya
Biography
Deepika Saini, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at Chamanlal Mahavidyalaya, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. She was formerly affiliated with the Natural Science Department at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, USA. She has edited books and presented and published papers in national and international journals and professional conferences. She also acts as a reviewer and editorial board member for several journals and has organized conferences and webinars.
Rajesh K. Kesharwani, PhD, is Associate Professor, Department of Computer Application, Nehru Gram Bharati, Prayagraj, India. He has many years of research and teaching experience and has authored peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and nearly 30 edited books with international publishers. He has been a member of many scientific communities as well as a reviewer for many international journals. He has presented many papers at various national and international conferences.
Raj K. Keservani, MPharm, is Associate Professor in the Faculty of B. Pharmacy, CSM Group of Institutions, Prayagraj, India. He has more than 12 years of academic experience in pharmaceutical education and has published peer-reviewed papers, 70 book chapters, and authored and edited books. He is also active as a reviewer for several international scientific journals.
