Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 26: Dean, Faculty of Basic Sciences, SKUAST-Jammu, Dr S A Mallick today released book on “Herbal Antioxidants: Chemistry & Medical Applications” at Main Campus Chatha. The book is authored and edited by Dr Vikas Sharma, Assistant Professor (Biochemistry) and his Ph D scholar Navneet Kour.
Dr Mallick appreciated that the book provides up to date information about medical applications of herbal antioxidants. He was of the opinion that the topic was very important to create awareness among the society regarding the therapeutic potential of Indian Medicinal Plants.
Author of the book, Dr. Vikas Sharma informed that the book is quite valuable for the researchers who are working in the field of natural products. He said that the book is compiled in three sections, viz., overview of free radicals, information on antioxidants and chemistry / medicinal properties of herbal antioxidants.
Navneet Kour gave a detailed report about the work mentioned in the book.
Dr Virender Kaul, Controller of Examination, Dr. Sanjay Guleria incharge Placement Cell, Dr Moni Gupta Associate Professor and students from faculty of Basic Sciences were also present on the occasion.