Herbal radiomodulators : applications in medicine, homeland defence and space /

• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, 2008.
• Subjects: Herbs > Therapeutic use.; Radiation-Protective Agents > pharmacology.; Phytotherapy.; Plants, Medicinal.; Radiation-protective agents.; Radiation-Protective Agents > therapeutic use.; Radiation Injuries > drug therapy.; Plant Preparations > therapeutic use.; Radiotherapy.; Non-food/Non-feed Plant Products.; Non-communicable Human Diseases and Injuries.; Man.; Antioxidants.; Exposure.; Herbal drugs.; Human diseases.; Irradiation.; Neoplasms.; Phytochemicals.; Radiation.; Trauma.; Electronic books.
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• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvii, 332 pages) : illustrations, charts; Also available in print format.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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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. The book has 22 chapters divided into 6 sections covering: herbals for radiomodulation; phytomedicine for radioprotection and management of radiation injuries; biological and behavioural radioprotection by ingredients/nutraceuticals; mechanism of action of herbal radioprotectors; cancer therapy; and antioxidants and radiotherapy. It will appeal to readers in radiation biology, radiation oncology, military medicine, homeland defense, traditional, holistic and modern medicine, space biology, pharmacology and toxicology.