Herbal Radiomodulators: Applications in Medicine, Homeland Defence and Space

by Rajesh Arora

Overview

With the dawn of the nuclear age, it has become essential to develop radiomodulators, particularly radiation countermeasure agents, for the benefit of mankind. Despite years of concerted research endeavors world-over, non-toxic and effective radiomodulators remain elusive. In recent years, there has been a new focus on herbals, which are also promising sources of radiomodulatory drugs.

This book discusses the potential of radiation countermeasure agents and radiosensitizers of herbal origin, and their multifaceted mode of action, particularly in nuclear operations, rescue operations, deep space missions, and application during radiotherapy. Comprising 22 chapters written by industry, clinical and academic experts, this book will appeal to readers in radiation biology, radiation oncology, military medicine, homeland defense, traditional, holistic and modern medicine, space biology, pharmacology and toxicology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845933951
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	07/21/2008
Series:	CABI Series
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.90(d)

Table of Contents

Natural products for Radiomodulation (Radioprotection/Radiosensitization) • Phytomedicine in Radioprotection and Management of Radiation Injuries • Dietary Ingredients/ Nutraceuticals for Buiological and Behavioral Radioprotection • Mechanistic Studies to Elucidiate Mechanism of Action and Designing of Novel Radiomodulators • Radiomodulation by Natural Plant Products for Improving Cancer Therapy