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Indo-Pak Medicinal Plants and Their Endophytes: An Emphasis on Nutraceutical and Bioactive Potential

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The Indo-Pak region has deep historical roots of traditional medicine. In both Pakistan and India, the local population has relied upon the Unani-Tibb (Graeco-Arabic) and Ayurveda medicinal systems for centuries. With the increase in our understanding of ethnobotany and endophytes, the significance of the traditional plants in the region has also increased. The traditional Indo-Pak plants such as Neem and Tulsi have been studied not only for their wide array of pharmaceutical activities but also for their endophytes. Extracts of different parts of neem have been used as antimicrobial, antiviral, antimalarial, anti-carcinogenic, antipyretic, anti-ulcer and anti-inflammatory agents, whereas its seeds are a rich source of proteins and fatty acids. Latest researches have proved the nutraceutical potential of plants such as imli, amla and soanjna in the Indo-Pak region. Further understanding of these plants can lead to unbeatable bioactive and nutraceutical sources. In this chapter, we will focus on the traditional plants of the Indo-Pak region, their endophytes particularly the genus actinomycetes and the recent studies done on their diverse metabolites.

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Ilyas, A., Tanvir, R., Rehman, Y. (2021). Indo-Pak Medicinal Plants and Their Endophytes: An Emphasis on Nutraceutical and Bioactive Potential. In: Patil, R.H., Maheshwari, V.L. (eds) Endophytes. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9371-0_4

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