About this Book
Pregnancy is a unique physiological state in which the health and well-being of both mother and developing fetus require careful consideration. Herbal medicines have been traditionally used across cultures for supporting maternal health and managing common pregnancy-related concerns. With increasing interest in natural and complementary healthcare, there is a growing need to understand these herbal interventions through a scientific and evidence-based perspective.
This edited volume presents a concise yet comprehensive overview of medicinal plants and herbal formulations relevant to pregnancy, integrating traditional knowledge with the principles of pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, formulation science and modern research evidence. Particular emphasis is placed on the identification, authentication, quality, standardization, phytochemical constituents, therapeutic potential and safety of herbal materials, together with herb–drug interactions, dosage, possible toxicity, fetal safety and the limitations of available evidence.
Designed for students, researchers, academicians, pharmacognosists, pharmaceutical scientists and healthcare professionals, the book covers emerging areas including nano-herbal and targeted drug delivery, transdermal and vaginal formulations, herbal nutraceuticals, microbiome-targeted therapeutics, AI-assisted personalized medicine and patentable herbal innovations, encouraging rational and responsible use of herbal formulations for maternal healthcare.
Each chapter is independently peer-reviewed and has its own dedicated page with title, authors and abstract. The complete volume is available for purchase and is published under a single book-level DOI.
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