The volume deals with the significance of phytopharmaceuticals as an alternative medicine based on plants for healing and curing a number of ills including such as arthritis, anxiety, stress, rheumatism, back pain and so on, and nutraceuticals which are increasingly being recognised for their antimicrobial, antifungal and antioxidant potential. It focuses on the increasing knowledge on role of dietary plants in reducing chronic and degenerative diseases. It contains expert reviews that define and support the actions of bioflavonoids, antioxidants and other materials that are part of dietary vegetables, fruits, grains, dietary supplements and nutraceuticals. There are detailed chapters on the nature and importance of flavonoids, carotenoids, terpenoids and spices as well as the significance of fruits and vegetables as nutraceuticals.