OPEN ACCESS | Published on : 31-Dec-2025 | Pages: 1-164 | Doi : 10.37446/978-81-986832-2-9
Global population aging has become a defining challenge of contemporary healthcare, with increased life expectancy accompanied by a rising burden of chronic, age-related diseases. Conditions such as neurodegeneration, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, immune dysfunction, and chronic inflammation significantly affect functional capacity and quality of life in older adults. Addressing these interconnected challenges requires integrative approaches that emphasize prevention, biological resilience, and maintenance of physiological function throughout the aging process. Herbal medicine has a long history of use in promoting health and longevity across diverse medical traditions. Increasing scientific interest has led to systematic investigations of medicinal plants using modern pharmacological, biochemical, and clinical methodologies. This convergence of traditional knowledge with contemporary biomedical research has enabled clearer mechanistic understanding, improved standardization, and more rigorous evaluation of herbal therapies relevant to healthy aging. This book provides a structured and evidence-informed exploration of herbal medicine in the context of aging and chronic disease. It progresses from foundational concepts of aging biology and ethnobotany to disease-specific herbal interventions and safety considerations. By integrating mechanistic insights, preclinical evidence, and emerging clinical perspectives, this book aims to support the responsible and scientifically grounded use of herbal medicine as a complementary strategy for promoting healthy aging and reducing the burden of chronic diseases.
Herbal Medicine, neurodegeneration, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, immune dysfunction, chronic inflammation
