Flavonoids : Extraction and Applications

Flavonoids are known to have positive effects on human and animal health and are employed for disease therapy and chemoprevention.This book presents recent advances of polyphenol (flavonoids) derivatives for the management and prevention of diseases. It summarizes the classification of flavonoids and explores their potential as immunity-boosting compounds for mental health, for prevention of cardiovascular illnesses, for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory uses, for their use in vasodilation, for their use in dermatology and cosmetic preparation, and more. The various methods of flavonoid extraction are addressed, including the main parameters involved in extraction, such as temperature, solvent used, sample quantity, time for extraction, etc. The book also looks at the role of flavonoids in sustainable agriculture.

Deepika Saini, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at Chamanlal Mahavidyalaya, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. She was formerly affiliated with the Natural Science Department at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, USA. She has edited books and presented and published papers in national and international journals and professional conferences. She also acts as a reviewer and editorial board member for several journals and has organized conferences and webinars.

Rajesh K. Kesharwani, PhD, is Associate Professor, Department of Computer Application, Nehru Gram Bharati, Prayagraj, India. He has many years of research and teaching experience and has authored peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and nearly 30 edited books with international publishers. He has been a member of many scientific communities as well as a reviewer for many international journals. He has presented many papers at various national and international conferences.

Raj K. Keservani, MPharm, is Associate Professor in the Faculty of B. Pharmacy, CSM Group of Institutions, Prayagraj, India. He has more than 12 years of academic experience in pharmaceutical education and has published peer-reviewed papers, 70 book chapters, and authored and edited books. He is also active as a reviewer for several international scientific journals.