Botanical Extract and Essential Oil
Author : AG Consulting
Publisher :
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 26,35 MB
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Botanical drug industry
ISBN : 9780772643278
Progress in Food Preservation
Author : Rajeev Bhat
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 661 pages
File Size : 34,13 MB
Release : 2012-03-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0470655852
Book Description
This volume presents a wide range of new approaches aimed at improving the safety and quality of food products and agricultural commodities. Each chapter provides in-depth information on new and emerging food preservation techniques including those relating to decontamination, drying and dehydration, packaging innovations and the use of botanicals as natural preservatives for fresh animal and plant products. The 28 chapters, contributed by an international team of experienced researchers, are presented in five sections, covering: Novel decontamination techniques Novel preservation techniques Active and atmospheric packaging Food packaging Mathematical modelling of food preservation processes Natural preservatives This title will be of great interest to food scientists and engineers based in food manufacturing and in research establishments. It will also be useful to advanced students of food science and technology.
Fighting Multidrug Resistance with Herbal Extracts, Essential Oils and Their Components
Author : Mahendra Rai
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 11,75 MB
Release : 2013-05-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 0124017088
Book Description
Fighting Multidrug Resistance with Herbal Extracts, Essential Oils and their Components offers scientists a single source aimed at fighting specific multidrug-resistant (MDR) microorganisms such as bacteria, protozoans, viruses and fungi using natural products. This essential reference discusses herbal extracts and essential oils used or under investigation to treat MDR infections, as well as those containing antimicrobial activity that could be of potential interest in future studies against MDR microorganisms. The need to combat multidrug-resistant microorganisms is an urgent one and this book provides important coverage of mechanism of action, the advantages and disadvantages of using herbal extracts, essential oils and their components and more to aid researchers in effective antimicrobial drug discovery - Addresses the need to develop safe and effective approaches to coping with resistance to all classes of antimicrobial drugs - Provides readers with current evidence-based content aimed at using herbal extracts and essential oils in antimicrobial drug development - Includes chapters devoted to the activity of herbal products against herpes, AIDS, tuberculosis, drug-resistant cancer cells and more
Lipids, Lipophilic Components and Essential Oils from Plant Sources
Author : Shakhnoza S. Azimova
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1005 pages
File Size : 23,21 MB
Release : 2012-01-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 0857293230
Book Description
A comprehensive collection covering more than 3,000 plants Offers systematic information on the lipids and natural oils that can be extracted from each part of the plant Includes material not previously readily available in English
The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils
Author : Julia Lawless
Publisher : Conari Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 30,93 MB
Release : 2013-06-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1609258576
Book Description
"At last a clear and systematic distillation of useful information about a truly comprehensive spectrum of essential oils and absolutes." --John Steele, American Aromatherapy Association The definitive AZ reference guide to essential aromatherapy oils. Aromatherapy expert Julia Lawless shares her extensive knowledge in this detailed and systematic survey of more than 190 essential aromatherapy oils. From commonly used oils such as lavender, frankincense, ylang ylang, and tea tree oils to the more obscure oils including deertounge, oakmoss, cananga, and angelica, The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils offers a wide variety of uses and cures for everything from wrinkles to kidney stones. The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils gives detailed information on the most commonly available and widely used flower oils and aromatics including: The exact origins, synonyms, and related plants Methods of extraction the herbal/folk tradition for each plant the uses of each plant aromatherapy applications home and commercial uses This easy-to-use volume lets you access essential information in a variety of ways with a Therapeutic Index, a Botanical Index, and Botanical Classifications, plus safety information.
Essential Oils
Author : Rajendra Chandra Padalia
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 16,67 MB
Release : 2023-02-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 3110791609
Book Description
Essential oils are simply the volatile oils of plants. These are concentrated liquids contain many terpenes, alkaloids and alcohols etc. Various compounds of essential oils have bioactive properties such as antimicrobial, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-viral and anti-fungal etc. This book describes the sources of essential oils, extraction and production method, characterizing tools, bioactivity, and various applications in the field of industries, daily usage, agriculture, health, and food. Presents the minimally explored biomolecules of nature. Contains content from worldwide experts in the field. Has up-to-date reference material, including websites of interest and information about the latest research. Can fulfil the demands of academicians and industrialists.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils
Author : Julia Lawless
Publisher : HarperElement
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 12,8 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781852307219
Book Description
This is the most comprehensive and practical guide available to all of the most commonly available aromatherapy oils. Easy to understand, it gives vital information on plant origins, medical herbalism and the properties and actions of herbs and oils.
Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The complete guide to the use of aromatic oils in aromatherapy, herbalism, health and well-being. (Text Only)
Author : Julia Lawless
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,61 MB
Release : 2012-11-22
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0007405219
Book Description
This is one of the bestselling aromatherapy books of all time with vital information on plant origins, medical herbalism and the properties and actions of herbs and essential oils. It covers 165 oils, their actions, characteristics, principal constituents and folk traditions and is a must for experienced aromatherapists and beginners alike.
RIRDC Completed Projects in 2006-2007 and Research in Progress as at June 2007
Author : Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (Australia)
Publisher :
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 31,38 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Essences and essential oils
ISBN : 9781741514049
Book Description
Plant Extracts in Skin Care Products
Author : Beatriz P.P. Oliveira
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 28,66 MB
Release : 2018-09-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 303897160X
Book Description
This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Plant Extracts in Skin Care Products" that was published in Cosmetics
