Sage the genus Salvia /
Sage the genus Salvia / [electronic resource] :
edited by Spiridon E. Kintzios.
- 308p. : ill. (some col.)
- Medicinal and aromatic plants ; v. 14. .
Includes index. Formerly CIP.
Sage is one of the most famous and used herbs in the world. This volume presents comprehensive coverage of all aspects of sage. It is designed for all those involved in medicinal and aromatic plant applications and research. Sage, the genus Salvia is one of the most famous and used herbs in the world. This volume, containing twenty chapters written by the leading experts in the field, presents a comprehensive coverage on all aspects of Salvia. Topics covered include the presentation of the (approximately 400) most known Salvia species; the distribution of the genus; its chemotaxonomy, ecophysiology, cultivation technology and breeding methods; information on the extraction, isolation, characterisation and structure of a large number of bioactive components the various pharmacological properties of the species; the share of Salvia products in the aromatherapy and natural cosmetics market; biotechnological techniques; and commercial aspects.This comprehensive volume on Salvia should be of interest to everyone involved in medicinal and aromatic plant applications and research.
Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9780203304556 (e-book)
Saliva.
Saliva--Industrial applications.
Saliva--Therapeutic use.
Health and Wellbeing
Pharmacology
Botany & plant sciences
Complementary medicine
Food & beverage technology
Agronomy & crop production
Traditional medicine & herbal remedies
Chemistry
Electronic books.
Includes index. Formerly CIP.
Sage is one of the most famous and used herbs in the world. This volume presents comprehensive coverage of all aspects of sage. It is designed for all those involved in medicinal and aromatic plant applications and research. Sage, the genus Salvia is one of the most famous and used herbs in the world. This volume, containing twenty chapters written by the leading experts in the field, presents a comprehensive coverage on all aspects of Salvia. Topics covered include the presentation of the (approximately 400) most known Salvia species; the distribution of the genus; its chemotaxonomy, ecophysiology, cultivation technology and breeding methods; information on the extraction, isolation, characterisation and structure of a large number of bioactive components the various pharmacological properties of the species; the share of Salvia products in the aromatherapy and natural cosmetics market; biotechnological techniques; and commercial aspects.This comprehensive volume on Salvia should be of interest to everyone involved in medicinal and aromatic plant applications and research.
Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9780203304556 (e-book)
Saliva.
Saliva--Industrial applications.
Saliva--Therapeutic use.
Health and Wellbeing
Pharmacology
Botany & plant sciences
Complementary medicine
Food & beverage technology
Agronomy & crop production
Traditional medicine & herbal remedies
Chemistry
Electronic books.
