Essential Oils and their Applications
by Kuntal Das
ISBN: 9789351305798
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Imprint : NIPA
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 11870.00
Biblio : 424 pages,25cm
Author Profile
Kuntal Das: M.Pharm, Ph.D (Head), Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, St. John’s Pharmacy College, Vijayanagar, Bangalore
About The Book
The essential oils are present in the specific cells called as glandular cells present in the plant part that may be anywhere on plant body. Upon rupture of these glands aroma come out which are volatile in nature and combination of all chemical constituents are fragrance what we get sense. Essential oils are used in perfumery, aromatherapy, cosmetics, incense, medicine, household insect repellent cleaning products, and for flavoring food and drink. They are also valuable commodities in the agricultural industries as anti-feedants, repellents, botanical insecticides, natural herbicides and growth boosters are still open to fascinating realms of research. All information’s are confined in scattered manner and hence an effort has been made to collect all information’s and compiled together and represented in this book in a simple manner to serve the basic concept to the readers. This book complied with five chapters’ viz. 1. Introduction 2. General extraction method for essential oils 3. Market statistics for importance of essential oils 4. Individual medicinal and aromatic plants 5. New aromatic plants and their future research.
Table of Contents
"Dedication
Preface
1. Introduction
2. General Extraction Methods for Essential Oils
3. Market Statistics for Importance of Essential Oils
4. Individual Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Agarwood Oil
Ajwain
Angelica
Anise
Balsam
Basil
Bergamot
Black Pepper
Buchu
Cajeput
Calamus
Caraway
Cardamom
Carrot
Celery
Chamomile
Cinnamon
Citronella
Clary Sage
Clove
Coriander
Cumin
Dill
Eucalyptus
Fennel
Fenugreek
Geranium
Ginger
Grape fruit
Helichrysum
Jasmine
Laurel
Lavender
Lemon
Lemongrass
Mentha
Neem
Niaouli
Nutmeg
Orange
Patchouli
Peppermint
Pine
Rose
Rosemary
Sage
Sandal
Tea tree
Thyme
Turmeric
Vanilla
Wormwood
5. New Aromatic Plants (in India) and their Future Research"
