Teucrium Species: Biology and Applications

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<i>Teucrium</i>&nbsp;species are an intersting object of research in the various aspects of science with multiple applications. With more than 300 species,&nbsp;<i>Teucrium</i>&nbsp;is one of the largest and well distributed genera of the Lamiaceae family. Known medicinal&nbsp;<i>Teucrium</i>&nbsp;species have a long traditional use as well as different potential applications in pharmacy, food and beverage industry.&nbsp;<i>Teucrium</i>&nbsp;species are very rich in a variety of secondary metabolites with significant biological activities. Based on that, the book contains 15 chapters which discusses recent advances in exploring the unique features of&nbsp;<i>Teucrium </i>species including morphology, systematics, taxonomy, biogeography, ethnobotany, phytochemistry, biological activity such as genotoxic, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anticancer, anticholinesterase, antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activity of secondary metabolites as well as applications including current challenges and further perspectives. Some medicinal&nbsp;<i>Teucrium</i>&nbsp;species in excessive use can cause certain consequences. This phenomenon and precaution is also described. Whilst this book is primarily aimed at scientists, researchers, beginners in the investigations of&nbsp;<i>Teucrium</i>&nbsp;species, graduate and post-graduate students in biology, botany, biotechnology, agriculture, and pharmacy, as well as science enthusiasts and practitioners involved in medicinal plants applications. Book provides complete <i>Teucrium</i> species list, color photographs of selected <i>Teucrium</i> species on natural habitats, as well as up-to-date bibliography related to&nbsp;<i>Teucrium</i>&nbsp;genus.&nbsp;&nbsp;