WHO Monograhs of Selected medicinal Plants- Volume 1

During the fourth International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA) held in Tokyo in 1986, WHO was requested to compile a list of medicinal plants and to establish international specifications for the most widely used medicinal plants and simple preparations. Guidelines for the assessment of herbal medicines were subsequently prepared by WHO and adopted by the sixth ICDRA in Ottawa, Canada, in 1991.1 As a result of ICDRA’s recommendations and in response to requests from WHO’s Member States for assistance in providing safe and effective herbal medicines for use in national health-care systems, WHO is now publishing this first volume of 28 monographs on selected medicinal plants; a second volume is in preparation.

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WHO Monographs on Selected Plants- Volume 3

WHO published Volume 1 of the WHO monographs on selected medicinal plants, containing 28 monographs, in 1999, and Volume  including 30 monographs in 2002. This third volume contains an additional collection of 32 monographs describing the quality control and use of selected medicinal plants.

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Echinacea: The genus Echinacea (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants--Industrial Profiles, V 39)

Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 280
Publication Date: 2004-04-22
Sales Rank: 1832957
ISBN / ASIN: 0415288282
EAN: 9780415288286
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: CRCStudio: CRC

With in-depth analysis of a popular herbal remedy, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles brings Echinacea out of the realm of folklore medicine and into the territory of valued and potentially fundamental therapy. As a successful stimulant to the immune system, the herbal remedy has gained acclaim in the fight against many diseases, including cancer. The text describes how the plant is cultivated and where in the world it is most abundant. It describes different species of Echinacea that are medically important and what chemically active ingredients give Echinacea its strong pharmaceutical value. Readers will also learn when this trendy remedy should not be used.

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Capsicum: The genus Capsicum (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles, 34)

Publisher: CRC Number Of Pages: 296 Publication Date: 2003-08-15 Sales Rank: 2011677 ISBN / ASIN: 0415299918 EAN: 9780415299916 Binding: Hardcover Manufacturer: CRC Studio: CRC

Capsicum has been used since ancient times as a traditional medicine and a natural colorant. The medicinal properties of capsicum make it popular in both ayurvedic and homeopathic treatments. In Capsicum: The genus Capsicum, experts describe its ethnobotany, chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, cultivation, tissue culture and commercial uses. The book details the therapeutic applications of capsaicin, the pungent, principle component of capsicum, and its action on different biological systems. Examples, such as the use of capsaicin in the recent discovery of a "hot receptor," or pain sensor, in the human heart, are used to support capsaicin's growing therapeutic and industrial importance.

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Cinnamon and Cassia The Genus Cinnamomum Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Industrial Profiles

Publisher: CRC
Number Of
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 2003-12-29
Sales Rank: 2314753
ISBN / ASIN: 041531755
XEAN: 9780415317559
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: CRCStudio: CRC

This comprehensive volume describes Srilankan (Ceylon) cinnamon, Chinese cassia, Indonesian cassia, Indian cassia, camphor and other useful spices of the Cinnamomum plant. It explores botany and crop improvement of these spices, covering taxonomy, morphology, embryology, reproductive biology, and propagation. In addition to an extensive bibliography, Cinnamon and Cassia: Genus Cinnamomum includes an appendix with recipes. This text is ideal for spices workers and students, and for those who study, cultivate, market or process cinnamon and cassia. Examining pharmacology, toxicology, end uses, economics, and marketing, this is the only major reference book available on these important spices.

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Kava: From Ethnology to Pharmacology (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles)

Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 176

Publication Date: 2004-01-15
Sales Rank: 1767706
ISBN / ASIN: 0415323274
EAN: 9780415323277
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: CRC
Studio: CRC

Used for centuries for ceremonial, ritual, religious, and medicinal purposes, the medicinal properties of kava are gaining recognition in the West. It is now widely marketed as an over-the-counter preparation for the treatment of anxiety, stress, restlessness, and sleep disorders. This volume describes kava's history, botanical origins, production, marketing, chemical, and biological properties of the chemical constituents, and the clinical and medical studies that provide evidence for its therapeutic benefits. An invaluable reference, the book will be of great interest to healthcare professionals, scholars, researchers, students, and professionals in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Illicium, Pimpinella and Foeniculum (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants--Industrial Profiles)

Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 176
Publication Date: 2004-05-27
Sales Rank: 2703835
ISBN / ASIN: 0415322464
EAN: 9780415322461
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: CRC
Studio: CRC

Illicium, Pimpinella and Foeniculum surveys these plants from botanical, ecological, phytochemical, pharmacological, and therapeutic perspectives. It provides an introduction that details characteristics such as traditional uses and preparations, licensed products, remedies and supplements, safety, toxicology, adulterants, and deodorizing properties. It continues with a study of plant sources of Illicium and Pimpinella, including taxonomic history, nomenclature, and phylogenetic relationships. The volume then addresses the chemical constituents of Illicium and Pimpinella, followed with an examination of cultivation and plant raw material. Subjects covered in this section include methods of cultivation, country of origin, plant-line selection, pests, diseases and their control, harvesting methods, drying and storage conditions, and yield. The book then proceeds to explain therapeutic and pharmacological properties, as well as toxic components of I. anisatum, and anisatin action mechanisms. Following extensive monographs and formulations of Pimpinella, Illicium, and Foeniculum, the text concludes with an overview of Foeniculum plant sources, chemical constituents, diseases and pests, and therapeutic and pharmacological properties.

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Flax: The genus Linum (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles, 34)

Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: 2003-05-22
Sales Rank: 2202581
ISBN / ASIN: 0415308070
EAN: 9780415308076
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: CRC
Studio: CRC

Linum usitatissimum is a widely distributed plant that has a long history of traditional use as both an industrial oil and fiber crop. It is known as linseed in the United Kingdom, or flax in North America. For the last 15 years, there has been a steadily growing interest in the medicinal and nutraceutical value of flax, including experimental evidence for its use in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular and kidney diseases. This volume is a comprehensive review of the genus covering all aspects of the taxonomy, chemistry, cultivation, pharmacology and commercial uses of flax. It describes the disease prevention potential of these plants. With material written by leading experts, Flax: The Genus Linum will be an invaluable reference for those interested in nutraceuticals, medicinal plants, pharmacy and agronomy.

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Ginger: The Genus Zingiber (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants--Industrial Profiles, V. 41)

Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 576
Publication Date: 2004-12-28
Sales Rank: 917152
ISBN / ASIN: 0415324688
EAN: 9780415324687
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: CRC
Studio: CRC

This book is the first comprehensive monograph on ginger, which has been valued as a spice and medicinal plant from ancient times both in India and in China. It is now used universally in traditional medicine as well as in modern medicine for the treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy and for the prevention of motion sickness. The present volume covers all aspects of ginger: botany, crop improvement, chemistry, biotechnology, production technology in the major producing countries, diseases, pests, harvesting, processing, products, economics and marketing, pharmacology, medicinal uses, and uses as a spice and flavoring. Experts in genetic resources conservation, botany, breeding, and biotechnology of ginger give an in-depth analysis of these important topics.

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Aloes: The genus Aloe (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles, 35)

Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 408
Publication Date: 2004-01-23
Sales Rank: 1750815
ISBN / ASIN: 0415306728
EAN: 9780415306720
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: CRC
Studio: CRC

Aloes are a large genus of plants, about 450 species, from sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, and parts of Arabia. Many species are widespread in warm or tropical semi-arid regions, yet the distribution of others is limited to a few living in desert or wet mountainous regions. While some species have been adopted as medicinal plants since ancient times and others are used locally in folk medicine, scientists have yet to discover the full biological activity of the many aloe compounds. In order to realize the vast potential of the genus, it is essential to gather the knowledge acquired over the last fifty years into one comprehensive compilation. A landmark publication, Aloes: The genus Aloes reviews all botanical, chemical, biochemical, and medical information as well as commercial applications of aloes. The first part of the book features information on the habitat and taxonomy of aloes, followed by a section on aloe constituents. Part 3 focuses on therapeutic activity and includes chapters on aloe's role in wound healing, skin cancer, and the immune system. The final section is devoted to aloe biology. Chapters are written by accomplished contributors who share their expertise and insight from all areas of academia and industry. Providing a solid foundation for future research, this volume brings together a wealth of information on aloes from a variety of sources, including seldom-recorded folk customs. It is a valuable guide for researchers and professionals in the areas of botany, natural product chemistry, pharmacology, dermatology, and immunology.

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Turmeric: The genus Curcuma (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles)

Publisher: TF-CRC
Number Of Pages: 484
Publication Date: 2007-03-01
Sales Rank: 2634458
ISBN / ASIN: 0849370345
EAN: 9780849370342
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: TF-CRC
Studio: TF-CRC

Edited by experts from India, turmeric's largest producer and exporter, this is the first volume to explore the history, diversity, crop improvement, biotechnology, production, chemical constituents, market trends, processing and medical uses of this versatile herb. Providing a complete industrial profile, it details the spice's sources, as well as export/import data. It also explains turmeric's importance to both the food and cosmetic industry, and examines its potential in preventing and treating conditions ranging from ulcers and infections to cancer and arthritis. Experts from India, Japan, UK and USA collaborated to produce this extensively referenced work that provides the needed resource for those involved with the research, cultivation, marketing, or product development of this golden spice.

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Artemisia (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants--Industrial Profiles,)

Publisher: TF-CRC
Number Of Pages: 344
Publication Date: 2001-10-18
Sales Rank: 1670290
ISBN / ASIN: 0415272122
EAN: 9780415272124
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: TF-CRC
Studio: TF-CRC

A comprehensive overview of this genus, Artemisis examines all aspects of the herbs uses and applications, its mode of action and clinical importance. Following a comprehensive introduction to the genus, the book discusses the botanical, phytochemical and biological aspects of a number of important species of Artemisis. Considering that the discovery of artemisinin, a highly active antimalarial agent from the Chinese herb A. annua is of considerable importance, this volume devotes several chapters to the traditional uses, cultivation and phytochemistry of this species and to the development of artemisinin-derived antimalarial agents, their mode of action and clinical use.

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Ginkgo Biloba (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants--Industrial Profiles,)

Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages:
Publication Date: 2000-02-23
Sales Rank: 2165741
ISBN / ASIN: 9057024888
EAN: 9789057024887
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: CRC
Studio: CRC

A present and up-to-date overview of this particular genus, the contents of this volume include a history of its use, biotechnology, extraction of ginkgo leaves and extensive coverage of the ginkolides; their discovery, biosynthesis, chemical analysis, clinical use and pharmacological activity. Other important constituents are also given attention. This book gives a timely overview of this economically and medicinally highly important species and will be of interest to everyone involved in medicinal plant research and drug development.

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Tea Tree: The Genus Melaleuca

By Ian Southwell, Robert Lowe
Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: 1999-03-25

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An up-to-date treatment of the scientific and commercial aspects of this increasingly popular medicinal plant genus, this volume covers material written by tea tree specialists dealing with significant aspects of M. alternifolia, including botany, chemistry, cultivation, agronomy, processing, toxicology, bioactivity, uses and marketing. Cajuput (M. cajaputi), Niaouli (M. quinquenervia), and potentially commercial Melaleucas are also reviewed. The book will be of interest to all of those concerned with the study and use of medicinal and aromatic plants and provides a comprehensive and contemporary overview of the status of tea tree.

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Thyme: The Genus Thymus

Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 346
Publication Date: 2002-09-05

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Thyme oil is among the world's top ten essential oils, displaying antibacterial, antimycotic, antioxidative, food preservative and mammalian age-delaying properties. Recently an increased demand has lead to new winter-hardy, high yield cultivars being developed for commercial cultivation in Canada and North America. This comprehensive volume covers all aspects of the biology, cultivation, pharmacology, chemistry and industrial processing of the genus Thymus. Thyme: The Genus Thymus is the most up to date overview of current knowledge in thyme use, and will be an invaluable reference source to those interested in medicinal plants, natural products, pharmacy, pharmacognosy and agronomy. Contributors Francisco Sáez, Universidad de Murcia, Spain, Ramón Morales, Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid, CSIC, Spain, John D. Thompson, CNRS, Montpellier, France, Antonio Zarzuelo, Universidad de Granada, Spain, Esperanza Crespo, Universidad de Granada, Spain, Petras R.Venskutonis, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania, Charles Rey, Station Fédérale de Recherches Agronomiques de Changins, Switzerland, Roser Vila, Universitat de Barcelona, Brian M. Lawrence, Bowman Gray Technical Center, Winston-Salem, USA, Arthur O. Tucker, Delaware State University, USA

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Caraway: The Genus Carum

By Eva Nemeth
Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 200
Publication Date: 1999-01-28

Book Description:

Caraway, the seventh volume in the series Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles, collects together all of the existing information in connection with the biology, chemistry, agrotechnology and utilization of the plant genus Carum. After an overview on all Carum species, it deals mainly with th most important species Carum carvi L. The scientific and economic significance of the genus as well as forthcoming results and future perspectives are discussed. Authors from a number of countries give information about valuable traditions as well as the most up-to-date research results. Physiological, genetic and agrotechnological specialities of annual and biennial types of caraway are discussed seperately. The book provides an overview of the anatomical structure of the most important organs of the plant, and its chemical constituents. it also discusses production practices including post harvest techniques, quality requirements and utilization of the plant's products in pharmacology, and the alimentary and cosmetics industries. The broad scope of presentations illustrated with numerous tables and figures offers excellent material for scientists, teachers and students who are interested in medicinal and aromatic plants.

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Citrus: The Genus Citrus

By Giovanni Dugo, Angelo Di Giacomo
Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 504
Publication Date: 2002-09-12

Book Description:

The world production of citrus fruit has risen enormously, leaping from forty-five million tons a year to eighty-five million in the last 30 years. Today, the potential applications of their essential oils are growing wider, with nearly 40% of fresh produce processed for industrial purposes. Citrus: The Genus Citrus offers comprehensive coverage on all aspects of the botany, cultivation, processing industry, chemistry and uses of Citrus and its oils. It describes the different citrus species; their environmental, geographical, and historical context; and their chemical composition and properties in detail. Following a chapter on citrus juice technology, the international panel of contributors describe the stages of preparation and processing methods of the juice, from cold extraction and distillation to the use of supercritical fluids, and the chemical reactions involved. The authors also discuss by-products, quality control, world markets, and regulations in the industry, and how analytical methods, such as mass spectrometry and HPLC, are used to characterize the Citrus essential oils. Citrus: The Genus Citrus explores the current and future applications of Citrus oils, which include flavorings for alcohol, soft drinks, food, as well as fragrances for cosmetics and beauty products. Authors also discuss the therapeutic properties of these oils in traditional medicine and modern pharmaceuticals. Anyone involved in food sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, cosmetics, and plant sciences will no doubt find this volume to be of great value and interest.

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Ergot: The Genus Claviceps

By Vladimir Kren, Ladislav Cvak
Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 518
Publication Date: 1999-04-08

The sixth volume in the series Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles is written by experts actively working in ergot research. Ergot (Claviceps purpurrea) is best known as a disease of rye and grasses. It is probably the most widely cultivated fungus and it has become an important field crop. Ergot alkaloids, which are extensively used in medicine, are the main reason for its importance. The book begins with the history of ergot research which is comparable to that of the discovery of penicillin. Review articles on Claviceps taxonomy, genetics, biogenesis and pharmacology are based on recent achievements in molecular biology - some of them published here for the first time. The chapters on ergot cultivation, physiology and biotechnology are written by distinguished experts in industry. Sections dealing with the chemistry of ergot alkaloids and biotransformation are comprehensive and serve as good reference material.

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Fenugreek: The Genus Trigonella

By Georgios A Petropoulos
Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 220
Publication Date: 2002-08-22

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Fenugreek presents an in-depth review on the Genus Trigonella and particularly the species T. foenum-graecum L. (fenugreek). Written by experts and including chapters describing the genus' botany, physiology, cultivation, breeding, nutrition, pest-disease and weed control, the book discusses the chemical constituents of the species of Trigonella, their pharmacological properties and the marketing of fenugreek seed. A detailed presentation of the usefulness of fenugreek seed as food, spice, perfume is also included. The book will be of interest to all those concerned with the study, cultivation and use of medicinal and aromatic plants and particularly of fenugreek. Contributors Yemen, Christos Fotopoulos, Agricultural Economics and Social Research Institute, Kifissia, Greece, C.N. Giannopolitis, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, Kifissia, Greece, Panagiotis Kouloumbis, National Agricultural Research Foundation, Lycovrissi, Greece, Georgios Manicas, Vrilissia, Greece, Georgios Petroupoulos, Athens, Greece, Amala Raman, King's College, London, UK, Helen Skaltsa, University of Athens, Greece, Caroline Spyropoulos, University of Athens, Greece.

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