Herbal Drugs for the Management of Infectious Diseases

Plants and plant-based medicine/bioactives have been traditionally practiced for the cure, treatment, mitigation and management of various diseases/disorders. In this comprehensive reference book, 16 chapters cover the applications and advancements related to the use of herbal drugs for managing infectious diseases caused by pathogenic microorganism such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. Various organs or the entry points of the microbes viz. ocular, nasal, gastrointestinal, vaginal, rectal, transdermal are elucidated as effective ways of administrating herbal drugs for the management of infectious diseases. HIV, AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, herpes, hepatitis infections and their management employing herbal drugs are extensively discussed in individual chapters. Natural oils, herbal antibiotics and herbal vaccines are also covered.