Lycium Barbarum and Human Health [electronic resource] /
Chang, Raymond Chuen-Chung.editor.
So, Kwok-Fai.editor.
This book seeks to unravel the mysteries of wolfberry, and systematically introduces its mechanisms in preventing aging-associated diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, inflammation, liver and neurodegenerative diseases. Wolfberry, the dried fruit of Lycium barbarum, is an anti-aging herbal medicine. There have been numerous reports investigating the underlying mechanisms of its anti-aging effects and its role in preventing pathological changes in many aging-associated diseases. Its holistic effects on the body can attenuate liver toxicity and combat the spread of cancer; it also prevents degeneration in the central nervous system, and can even positively affect the skin. As such, wolfberry has become a very popular food supplement around the world. This book will serve as an excellent reference source for researchers and graduate students studying herbal medicine and aging-associated diseases, while also providing insights for the pharmaceutical industry with regard to developing potential drugs for these diseases.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.
Chemical and Genetic Diversity of Wolfberry -- Immunoregulation and Lycium barbarum -- The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic effects of Wolfberry in fatty liver disease -- Effects of Lycium barbarum on modulation of blood vessel and hemodynamics -- Dermatologic Uses and Effects of Lycium barbarum -- Lycium Barbarum and Tumor in Gastrointestinal Tract -- Prevention of Neurodegeneration for Alzheimer's Disease by Lycium barbarum -- Pro-sexual effects of Lycium barbarum -- Lycium barbarum: Neuroprotective Effects in Ischemic Stroke -- Secondary Degeneration after Partial Optic Nerve Injury and Possible Neuroprotective Effects of Lycium Barbarum (wolfberry) -- Role of Lycium barbarum extracts in retinal diseases -- Allergenic Sensitization Mediated by Wolfberry'.
This book seeks to unravel the mysteries of wolfberry, and systematically introduces its mechanisms in preventing aging-associated diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, inflammation, liver and neurodegenerative diseases. Wolfberry, the dried fruit of Lycium barbarum, is an anti-aging herbal medicine. There have been numerous reports investigating the underlying mechanisms of its anti-aging effects and its role in preventing pathological changes in many aging-associated diseases. Its holistic effects on the body can attenuate liver toxicity and combat the spread of cancer; it also prevents degeneration in the central nervous system, and can even positively affect the skin. As such, wolfberry has become a very popular food supplement around the world. This book will serve as an excellent reference source for researchers and graduate students studying herbal medicine and aging-associated diseases, while also providing insights for the pharmaceutical industry with regard to developing potential drugs for these diseases.
Pharmacology.
Complementary medicine.
Food-Biotechnology.
Neurosciences.
Plant science.
Botany.
Pharmacology/Toxicology.
Complementary & Alternative Medicine.
Food Science.
Neurosciences.
Plant Sciences.