The immune system is a group of complex biological structures and processes in an organism which gives protection against wide range of pathogenic organisms and simultaneously distinguishes these pathogens from organism’s own healthy cells and tissues, thus maintaining homeostasis in the body.
It has been an age-old practice to use extracts and other parts of various plants in treating many diseases. Several plants contain various pharmacologically active substances, which can be used to treat different diseases. Among these medicinal plants many have shown good immunomodulatory properties and could act as natural immunosuppressant agents in treating autoimmune disorders.
In 12 chapters, besides covering the basic concepts of immune system and its function, Autoimmune diseases and Medicinal Plants provides a comprehensive knowledge of autoimmune diseases and the role of various medicinal plant products in their treatment
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Contributors - p. xi 7. Chapter 1. Introducing immunology: Types of immunity, immune responses, deficiencies, and disorders - p. 1 8. Chapter 2. Cells of the immune system and their multifunctional roles - p. 15 9. Chapter 3. Organ-specific autoimmune disorders - p. 39 10. Chapter 4. Systemic autoimmune disorders - p. 85 11. Chapter 5. Exploring medicinal plants as promising approaches for myasthenia Gravis and Multiple Sclerosis treatment: An emerging approach to new medicines - p. 117 12. Chapter 6. Plant-based approaches for treating celiac and Crohn's diseases: Current insights - p. 155 13. Chapter 7. Phytomedicine in the treatment of diabetes mellitus - p. 175 14. Chapter 8. Use of medicinal plants in treating arthritis - p. 187 15. Chapter 9. Role of medicinal plants in managing thyroid autoimmune diseases - p. 203 16. Chapter 10. Role of medicinal plants in autoimmune diseases like Sjogrens syndrome, SLE and Psoriasis: Concept, utilization and perspectives - p. 215 17. Chapter 11. Medicinal plants with immunomodulatory properties - p. 233 18. Chapter 12. Different types of phytocompounds with immunomodulatory activities - p. 261 19. Chapter 13. Medicinal plants and other autoimmune diseases - p. 291 20. Index - p. 325
The immune system is a group of complex biological structures and processes in an organism which gives protection against wide range of pathogenic organisms and simultaneously distinguishes these pathogens from organism’s own healthy cells and tissues, thus maintaining homeostasis in the body.
It has been an age-old practice to use extracts and other parts of various plants in treating many diseases. Several plants contain various pharmacologically active substances, which can be used to treat different diseases. Among these medicinal plants many have shown good immunomodulatory properties and could act as natural immunosuppressant agents in treating autoimmune disorders.
In 12 chapters, besides covering the basic concepts of immune system and its function, Autoimmune diseases and Medicinal Plants provides a comprehensive knowledge of autoimmune diseases and the role of various medicinal plant products in their treatment
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Contributors - p. xi 7. Chapter 1. Introducing immunology: Types of immunity, immune responses, deficiencies, and disorders - p. 1 8. Chapter 2. Cells of the immune system and their multifunctional roles - p. 15 9. Chapter 3. Organ-specific autoimmune disorders - p. 39 10. Chapter 4. Systemic autoimmune disorders - p. 85 11. Chapter 5. Exploring medicinal plants as promising approaches for myasthenia Gravis and Multiple Sclerosis treatment: An emerging approach to new medicines - p. 117 12. Chapter 6. Plant-based approaches for treating celiac and Crohn's diseases: Current insights - p. 155 13. Chapter 7. Phytomedicine in the treatment of diabetes mellitus - p. 175 14. Chapter 8. Use of medicinal plants in treating arthritis - p. 187 15. Chapter 9. Role of medicinal plants in managing thyroid autoimmune diseases - p. 203 16. Chapter 10. Role of medicinal plants in autoimmune diseases like Sjogrens syndrome, SLE and Psoriasis: Concept, utilization and perspectives - p. 215 17. Chapter 11. Medicinal plants with immunomodulatory properties - p. 233 18. Chapter 12. Different types of phytocompounds with immunomodulatory activities - p. 261 19. Chapter 13. Medicinal plants and other autoimmune diseases - p. 291 20. Index - p. 325
