Preface

In the vast realm of medicine, the contributions of medicinal plants have been both timeless and invaluable. *Medicinal Plants – Chemical, Biochemical, and Pharmacological Approaches* is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted world of medicinal flora, shedding light on their diverse applications and therapeutic potential.

This book, skillfully curated by editors Mozaniel Santana de Oliveira, Eloisa Helena de Aguiar Andrade, Ravendra Kumar, and Suraj N. Mali, is organized into six sections, each offering a unique perspective on medicinal plants:


This book is a collaborative effort that brings together the expertise and insights of numerous scholars, making it an indispensable resource for researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of pharmacy, pharmacology, and botany. We hope that the content within these pages will inspire further exploration and appreciation of the remarkable healing potential offered by the world's diverse array of medicinal plants.

## **Dr. Mozaniel Santana de Oliveira**

Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences - Tropical Botany, Research Campus, Emílio Goeldi Paraense Museum, Belém, PA, Brazil

## **Dr. Eloisa Helena de Aguiar Andrade**

Research Campus, Emílio Goeldi Paraense Museum, Belém, PA, Brazil

### **Dr. Ravendra Kumar**

Department of Chemistry, College of Basic Science and Humanities, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, U.S. Nagar, Uttarakhand, India

## **Dr. Suraj N. Mali**

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, India
