Main description:

Management of High Altitude Pathophysiology presents a comprehensive overview on the various therapeutic practices and ongoing research relating to the development of more potent and novel formulations for managing high altitude pathophysiology. It provides a detailed application of both herbal and non-herbal therapeutic agents, including their nanoformulations. This important reference provides benefits to the medical and herbal scientific communities, doctors treating patients with high altitude complications, individuals travelling to high altitudes for recreation or work, and scientists working on future drug development.

Contents:

Section I: HUMAN PERFORMANCE AT HIGH ALTITUDE 1. High altitude and Hypoxia 2. High altitude ailments: Causes and Effects

Section II: HERBAL THERAPEUTICS FOR HIGH ALTITUDE PROBLEMS 3. Hippophae sp.: A boon for high altitude maladies 4. Valeriana sp.: The role in ameliorating high altitude ailments 5. Rhodiola sp.: The herbal remedy for high altitude problems 6. Cordyceps sp.: The precious mushroom for high altitude maladies 7. Ganoderma sp.: The royal mushroom for high altitude ailments 8. Curcuma sp.: The nature's souvenir for high altitude illness 9. Characterization techniques of herbal products

Section III: NON-HERBAL THERAPEUTICS FOR HIGH ALTITUDE ILLNESS 10. Allopathic remedies 11. Homeopathic remedies 12. Nano-formulations: A novel approach against Hypoxia 13. Biosesnsors for Hypoxia markers

Section IV: NON-MEDICAL THERAPIES FOR HIGH ALTITUDE AILMENTS 14. Performance enhancement through physical activity 15. Yogic practices for high altitude ailments