Teucrium species are an intersting object of research in the various aspects of science with multiple applications. With more than 300 species, Teucrium is one of the largest and well distributed genera of the Lamiaceae family. Known medicinal Teucrium species have a long traditional use as well as different potential applications in pharmacy, food and beverage industry. Teucrium 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 Teucrium 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 includingcurrent challenges and further perspectives. Some medicinal Teucrium 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 Teucrium 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 Teucrium species list, color photographs of selected Teucrium species on natural habitats, as well as up-to-date bibliography related to Teucrium genus.  

Chapter 1 Systematics and Biogeography of the Genus Teucrium (Lamiaceae)

Chapter 2 Morphological Characteristics of Teucrium Species: Vegetative Morphology
Chapter 3 Morphological Characteristics of Teucrium Species: Generative Morphology
Chapter 4 Ecology of Teucrium Species: Habitat Related Metal Content Dynamics
Chapter 5 Ethnobotanical Features of Teucrium Species
Chapter 6 Phenolic Compounds Diversity of Teucrium Species
Chapter 7 Essential Oils Diversity of Teucrium Species
Chapter 8 Secondary Metabolites of Teucrium Species With Toxic Effects
Chapter 9 Genotoxic Activity of Secondary Metabolites of Teucrium Species
Chapter 10 Antioxidant Activity of Secondary Metabolites of Teucrium Species
Chapter 11 Antiviral Activity of Secondary Metabolites of Teucrium Species
Chapter 12 Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Secondary Metabolites of Teucrium Species
Chapter 13 Anticancer Activity of Secondary Metabolites of Teucrium Species
Chapter 14 Anticholinesterase, Antidiabetic and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Secondary Metabolites of Teucrium Species
Chapter 15 Application of Teucrium Species: Current Challenges and Further Perspectives.