15.4 Conventional Therapies for PCOS Treatment 15.5 Herbal Medicine and PCOS 15.6 Conclusion List of Abbreviations & Symbols References
20 16 The Potential Role of Phytochemical in Establishing Prophylactic Measurements Against Neurological Diseases 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Focused Neurological Disorder for Herbal Promises 16.3 Conclusion References
21 17 Immunomodulatory Activity of Cannabinoids: From Abuse to Therapy 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Immunity System, Related Diseases and Current Therapeutic Options 17.3 Historical and Traditional Uses of Cannabis Herb 17.4 Chemistry of Cannabinoids 17.5 Pharmacology of Phytocannabinoids 17.6 Conclusion References
22 18 Botany, Geographical Distribution, Phytochemistry and Phytopharmaceutical Potential of Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meisn.: An Overview 18.1 Introduction 18.2 Botany and Taxonomic Status of R. emodi 18.3 Origin and Geographical Distribution of R. emodi 18.4 Phyto Constituents of R. emodi 18.5 Traditional Uses of R. emodi 18.6 Pharmaceutically Active Biomolecules of R. emodi 18.7 Conclusion 18.8 Future Prospective Acknowledgements References
23 19 Taxonomic Status, Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmaceutical Active Components of Genus Alseodaphne: A Literature Update 19.1 Introduction 19.2 Botany and Taxonomic Status of Some Important Members of Alseodaphne 19.3 Origin and Geographical Distribution of Some Important Members of Genus Alseodaphne 19.4 Phytochemical Studies of a Few Important Members of Alseodaphne 19.5 Traditional and Pharmaceutical Importance of Some Important Members of Alseodaphne 19.6 Future Prospective 19.7 Conclusions Acknowledgments References
24 20 Bioactive Compounds From Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi and Their Potential Health Benefits 20.1 Introduction 20.2 Search Strategies 20.3 Bioactive Compounds 20.4 Biological Activities 20.5 Toxicity 20.6 Conclusion and Future Considerations Acknowledgements References
25 21 Composition and Biological Properties of Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) 21.1 Introduction 21.2 Chemical Characterization 21.3 Biological Properties 21.4 Toxicity Aspects 21.5 Conclusion References
26 22 Phytochemicals and Health: An Update 22.1 Introduction 22.2 Health Effect of Phytochemicals 22.3 Advanced Analysis of Phytochemicals 22.4 Conclusion References
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