Sage [electronic resource] : the genus Salvia / edited by Spiridon E. Kintzios.
Series: Medicinal and aromatic plants ; v. 14.Publisher: Amsterdam : Harwood Academic ; Abingdon : Marston, 2000Description: 308p. : ill. (some col.)Content type:- text
- computer
- online resource
- 9780203304556 (e-book)
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- Also available in printed form ISBN 9789058230058
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Includes index.
Formerly CIP. Uk
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.
Also available in printed form ISBN 9789058230058
Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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