Mangroves with Therapeutic Potential for Human Health

Global Distribution, Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, and Biopharmaceutical Application

1st Edition - September 15, 2022
Imprint: Academic Press
Authors: Nabeelah Bibi Sadeer, M. Fawzi Mahomoodally
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 3 3 2 - 6
eBook ISBN:
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Mangroves with Therapeutic Potential for Human Health: Global Distribution, Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, and Biopharmaceutical Applications explores, for the first time in a book, the exciting potential of mangroves for therapeutic applications in medicine and pharmacology. This authoritative, illustrated and clearly written book pairs the fascinating biodiversity of mangroves with their promising pharmacological propensities. Providing a comprehensive and authoritative overview, the book explores the important aspects related to mangroves, including global distribution, medicinal values and pharmaceutical applications in one source.

This book is a valuable resource for researchers, academics in the field of herbal medicine, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, natural product chemistry, ethnopharmacology, biotechnology, marine biology, microbiology, as well as professionals in the pharmaceutical industries.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Section I: A global overview on the biodiversity and biogeographical distribution of mangrove ecosystems and their connection with people
Chapter 1. Introduction to mangrove plants: protectors of the marine environment and an asset for human health
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Discovery and historical background
1.3 Terms and definition
1.4 Botanical classification and types of mangroves
1.5 Biogeographical distribution
1.6 Why are mangroves tropical?
1.7 Critical analysis of the current pharmacological validation of mangroves
1.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. Mangroves and people
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Ecosystem services
2.3 Human impacts
2.4 Managing mangroves
2.5 Conclusion
References
Section II: Mangroves in medicines
Chapter 3. Biopharmaceutical applications of mangrove plants: opening a new door to disease management and prevention
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Nanoparticles from mangroves
3.3 Plant edible vaccines: a revolution in vaccination
3.4 Pharmacological applications of enzymes derived from mangroves
3.5 Therapeutic applications of microbial pigments
3.6 In vitro production of phytomedicinal secondary metabolites: a ray of hope of novel pharmaceutical drugs from mangroves?
3.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4. Mangroves and their associated fungal endophytes: a prolific source of novel phytochemicals
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Natural products from endophytes
4.3 Biological activities of mangrove endophytic fungi
4.4 Conclusion
References
Section III: Monographs of medicinally important mangrove plants
Chapter 5. Acanthus ilicifolius L.
Abstract
5.1 General description
5.2 Geographical distribution
5.3 Morphological characteristics
5.4 Ethnobotanical uses
5.5 Phytochemicals
5.6 Pharmacological activities
5.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 6. Aegialitis rotundifolia Roxb.
Abstract
6.1 General description
6.2 Geographical distribution
6.3 Morphological characteristics
6.4 Ethnobotanical uses
6.5 Phytochemicals
6.6 Pharmacological activities
6.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 7. Aegiceras corniculatum (L.) Blanco
Abstract
7.1 General description
7.2 Geographical distribution
7.3 Morphological characteristics
7.4 Ethnobotanical uses
7.5 Phytochemicals
7.6 Pharmacological activities
7.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 8. Avicennia germinans (L.) L
Abstract
8.1 General description
8.2 Geographical distribution
8.3 Morphological characteristics
8.4 Ethnobotanical uses
8.5 Phytochemical compounds
8.6 Pharmacological activities
8.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 9. Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh.
Abstract
9.1 General description
9.2 Geographical distribution
9.3 Morphological characteristics
9.4 Ethnobotanical uses
9.5 Phytochemicals
9.6 Pharmacological activities
9.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 10. Avicennia officinalis L.
Abstract
10.1 General description
10.2 Geographical distribution
10.3 Morphological characteristics
10.4 Ethnobotanical uses
10.5 Phytochemicals
10.6 Pharmacological activities
10.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 11. Bruguiera cylindrica (L.) Blume
Abstract
11.1 General description
11.2 Geographical distribution
11.3 Morphological characteristics
11.4 Ethnobotanical uses
11.5 Phytochemicals
11.6 Pharmacological activities
11.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 12. Bruguiera gymnorhiza (L.) Lam
Abstract
12.1 General description
12.2 Geographical distribution
12.3 Morphological characteristics
12.4 Ethnobotanical uses
12.5 Phytochemicals
12.6 Pharmacological activities
12.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 13. Bruguiera parviflora (Roxb.) Wight & Arn. ex Griff.
Abstract
13.1 General description
13.2 Geographical distribution
13.3 Morphological characteristics
13.4 Ethnobotanical uses
13.5 Phytochemicals
13.6 Pharmacological activities
13.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 14. Ceriops decandra (Griff.) W. Theob.
Abstract
14.1 General description
14.2 Geographical distribution
14.3 Morphological characteristics
14.4 Ethnobotanical uses
14.5 Phytochemicals
14.6 Pharmacological activities
14.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 15. Ceriops tagal (Perr.) C. B. Rob.
Abstract
15.1 General description
15.2 Geographical distribution
15.3 Morphological characteristics
15.4 Ethnobotanical uses
15.5 Phytochemicals
15.6 Pharmacological activities
15.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 16. Excoecaria agallocha L.
16.1 General description
16.2 Geographical distribution
16.3 Morphological characteristics
16.4 Ethnobotanical uses
16.5 Phytochemicals
16.6 Pharmacological activities
16.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 17. Heritiera fomes Buch.-Ham.
Abstract
17.1 General description
17.2 Geographical distribution
17.3 Morphological characteristics
17.4 Ethnobotanical uses
17.5 Phytochemicals
17.6 Pharmacological activities
17.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 18. Heritiera littoralis Aiton
Abstract
18.1 General description
18.2 Geographical distribution
18.3 Morphological characteristics
18.4 Ethnobotanical uses
18.5 Phytochemicals
18.6 Pharmacological activities
18.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 19. Kandelia candel (L.) Druce
Abstract
19.1 General description
19.2 Geographical distribution
19.3 Morphological characteristics
19.4 Ethnobotanical uses
19.5 Phytochemicals
19.6 Pharmacological activities
19.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 20. Lumnitzera racemosa Willd.
Abstract
20.1 General description
20.2 Geographical distribution
20.3 Morphological characteristics
20.4 Ethnobotanical uses
20.5 Phytochemicals
20.6 Pharmacological activities
20.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 21. Nypa fruticans Wurmb
Abstract
21.1 General description
21.2 Geographical distribution
21.3 Morphological characteristics
21.4 Ethnobotanical uses
21.5 Phytochemicals
21.6 Pharmacological activities
21.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 22. Pelliciera rhizophorae Planch. & Triana
Abstract
22.1 General description
22.2 Geographical distribution
22.3 Morphological characteristics
22.4 Ethnobotanical uses
22.5 Phytochemicals
22.6 Pharmacological activities
22.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 23. Rhizophora apiculata Blume
Abstract
23.1 General description
23.2 Geographical distribution
23.3 Morphological characteristics
23.4 Ethnobotanical uses
23.5 Phytochemicals
23.6 Pharmacological activities
23.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 24. Rhizophora mucronata Lam.
Abstract
24.1 General description
24.2 Geographical distribution
24.3 Morphological characteristics
24.4 Ethnobotanical uses
24.5 Phytochemicals
24.6 Pharmacological activities
24.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 25. Rhizophora mangle L.
Abstract
25.1 General description
25.2 Geographical distribution
25.3 Morphological characteristics
25.4 Ethnobotanical uses
25.5 Phytochemicals
25.6 Pharmacological activities
25.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 26. Rhizophora racemosa G. Mey.
Abstract
26.1 General description
26.2 Geographical distribution
26.3 Morphological characteristics
26.4 Ethnobotanical uses
26.5 Phytochemicals
26.6 Pharmacological activities
26.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 27. Sonneratia apetala Buch.-Ham.
Abstract
27.1 General description
27.2 Geographical distribution
27.3 Morphological characteristics
27.4 Ethnobotanical uses
27.5 Phytochemicals
27.6 Pharmacological activities
27.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Chapter 28. Xylocarpus granatum J. Koenig
Abstract
28.1 General description
28.2 Geographical distribution
28.3 Morphological characteristics
28.4 Ethnobotanical uses
28.5 Phytochemicals
28.6 Pharmacological activities
28.7 Associated fungal endophytes
References
Index

Nabeelah Bibi Sadeer

Dr. Nabeelah Bibi Sadeer received her PhD in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry at the University of Mauritius (Mauritius), MSc degree in forensic science at Staffordshire University (UK), and BSc degree in chemistry at the University of Mauritius (Mauritius). Her PhD research was focused on the phytochemical analysis and pharmacological properties of mangrove plants and their associated fungal endophytes. Nabeelah has authored and coauthored more than 45 publications in high impact factor journals and in prestigious books with several other articles and book chapters under preparation or review. Nabeelah published her first authored book entitled “Mangroves with Therapeutic Potential for Human Health” with Elsevier in 2022.

Affiliations and expertise

Research and Planning Division, Higher Education Commission, Reduit 80835, Mauritius

M. Fawzi Mahomoodally

Dr. Mahomoodally read for his MPhil/PhD in collaboration between University of Mauritius and H.E.J Research Institute of Chemistry and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicines and Drug Research, Karachi, Pakistan. He was promoted on a fast track basis from lecturer to senior lecturer and then Professor. He served as Head of Department of Health Sciences (2016-2018), and Board Member of Association for African Medicinal Plant Standards. He led a team from Mauritius to participate in the Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in Africa program, at Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Executive Education in 2016. He is a scientific editor/reviewer/book proposal and grant evaluator and PhD examiner of >100 peer-reviewed international scientific journals, books, and international grant reviewer. Dr. Mahomoodally is an active researcher and the principal supervisor/mentor of >160 undergraduate, 1 postdoctoral fellow, 1 Fulbright scholar, 7 MSc, 13 PhD students.

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Mauritius, Mauritius; Extraordinary Professor, Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen), North West University, South Africa

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