TY - CHAP AU - Iago Almeida da Ponte AU - Murugan Muthuvel AU - Sudarsini Saravanabhavan AU - Stephen Rathinaraj Benjamin ED - Venketeshwer Rao ED - Dennis Mans ED - Leticia Rao Y1 - 2019-11-25 PY - 2019 T1 - The Phytochemical Composition of Medicinal Plants: Brazilian Semi-Arid Region (Caatinga) N2 - Naturally present bioactive compounds in plants are referred to as "Phytochemicals" and are being studied extensively for their role in human health. Studies have shown that they can have an important role to play in the prevention and management of several human diseases. Recognizing the increasing interest in this area, this book is being published in response to the need for more current information globally about phytochemicals and their role in human health. Chapters of the book are authored by internationally recognized authors who are experts in their respective field of expertise. The chapters represent both original research as well as up-to-date and comprehensive reviews. We are sure that the book will be an important reference source meeting the needs of a wide range of interest groups. BT - Phytochemicals in Human Health SP - Ch. 4 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.90252 DO - 10.5772/intechopen.90252 SN - 978-1-78985-588-3 PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-04-19 ER -