Antioxidant Potential in Medicinal Plants

Dear Colleagues,

Nature hides real wealth when it comes to medicinal plants. The use of medicinal plants has been known since ancient times when societies were conscious of the well-being accomplished by medicinal plants and their products. Today, the use of medicinal plants continues expanding after the recognition of phytochemicals present in them. They are also considered excellent sources of novel agents for synthetic or semisynthetic drugs due to their potent pharmacological activities, low toxicity, and economic viability. This Special Issue provides a thorough overview of the latest research regarding medicinal plants that have a wide variety of antioxidative agents ranging from alkaloids, terpenes, polyphenols (phenolic acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, lignans, and stilbenes), carotenoids (xanthophylls and carotenes), and vitamins (vitamin E and C). Antioxidants reduce oxidative stress in cells and are, thus, practical in treating many human diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and inflammatory diseases. Besides medicinal uses, antioxidants have also been used in food and cosmetic industries. Owing to the fact that the phytochemical profile of medicinal plants is strongly affected by the plant species' chemotypes, climate and environmental conditions, collection and storage conditions, etc., the evaluation of the antioxidant properties of medicinal plants and their products is necessary.

Dr. Valentina Pavic
Prof. Dr. Lidija Jakobek
Guest Editors

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