Leafy Medicinal Herbs -

Leafy Medicinal Herbs

Botany, Chemistry, Postharvest Technology and Uses
Buch | Hardcover
296 Seiten
2016
CABI Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-78064-559-9 (ISBN)
138,20 inkl. MwSt
Medicinal herbs are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and are able to synthesize secondary metabolites with disease preventive properties. It is due to these qualities that herbs have been used throughout history for flavouring and in food, medicine and perfumery preparations. They are also often considered to be safe alternatives to modern medicines because of their healing properties. Though interest in medicinal and aromatic crops is growing worldwide, there is still little focus on the area of leafy medicinal herbs. This book compiles the literature for 23 globally relevant leafy medicinal herbs. Beginning with a general overview and discussion of the importance of these plants, it then handles each herb by chapter. Chapters discuss the botany of the crop, including its history and origin, geographical distribution and morphology, before focusing on the chemical composition and phytochemical attributes. They then review postharvest technology aspects such as processing and value addition, before concluding with the general and pharmacological uses for each crop. A complete compilation of the subject, this book forms a vital resource for researchers, students, farmers and industrialists in the area of leafy medicinal herbs.

Dawn C. P. Ambrose is at Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, India. Annamalai Manickavasagan is at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. Ravindra Naik is at Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, India.

:: Introduction :: Preface 1: Aloe Vera 2: Ashwagandha 3: Basil 4: Bay Leaf 5: Betel Vine 6: Celery 7: Centella 8: Chester 9: Coriander 10: Curry Leaf Plant 11: Fenugreek 12: Lemongrass 13: Mint 14: Moringa 15: Oregano 16: Parsley 17: Patchouli 18: Rosemary 19: Sage 20: Senna 21: Spinach 22: Stevia 23: Thyme

Zusatzinfo 86 Illustrations
Verlagsort Wallingford
Sprache englisch
Maße 172 x 244 mm
Gewicht 827 g
Themenwelt Medizin / Pharmazie Medizinische Fachgebiete Pharmakologie / Pharmakotherapie
Naturwissenschaften Biologie Botanik
Weitere Fachgebiete Land- / Forstwirtschaft / Fischerei
ISBN-10 1-78064-559-7 / 1780645597
ISBN-13 978-1-78064-559-9 / 9781780645599
Zustand Neuware
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