Editor: M. Paz Arraiza

Series Title: Frontiers in Horticulture

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: The Basics of Industrial Application

Volume 1

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Printed Copy: US $119
Library License: US $156
ISSN: 2588-7874 (Print)
ISSN: 2588-7882 (Online)
ISBN: 978-1-68108-551-7 (Print)
ISBN: 978-1-68108-550-0 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2017
DOI: 10.2174/97816810855001170101

Introduction

This book provides readers a fundamental understanding of the science and applications of medicinal and aromatic plant materials. Chapters of this handbook covers the basics of ethnobotany, (bio)active compounds and their natural sources. Information about the cosmetic, nutritional, medicinal and industrial uses (dyes, tannins and biocides) is also presented. Readers will also learn about concepts central to quality control processes, sustainable management, wild harvesting and the economic valuation of the industrial impact of endemic plants.

The volume also presents a case study of the wormwood (Artemisia absinthium L.), which is helpful in explaining the above concepts.

This book is intended as a handbook for undergraduate students and teaching professionals in research and higher education institutions involved in agricultural engineering, pharmacy, forestry, natural product chemistry. Non experts interested in aromatic and medicinal plant agriculture, transformation and commercialization will also find the content informative.

Foreword

- Pp. i-ii (2)
Paolo Ruzza, MATHE
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Preface

- Pp. iii-iv (2)
M. Paz Arraiza
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List of Contributors

- Pp. v
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Introduction: Identification of Potential MAPS: Ethnobotany as a Source of Active Principles

- Pp. 1-15 (15)
M. Paz Arraiza, Carlos Calderon-Guerrero, Jose V. Lopez, Silvia C. Guillen, Miguel A. Sarmiento, Diego A. Meloni
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Active Principles in MAPs

- Pp. 16-29 (14)
M. Paz Arraiza, Carlos Calderon-Guerrero, Jose V. Lopez, Silvia C. Guillen, Miguel A. Sarmiento, Diego A. Meloni
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Industrial Uses of MAPs: Cosmetic Industry

- Pp. 30-44 (15)
M. Paz Arraiza, Carlos Calderon-Guerrero, Silvia C. Guillen, Miguel A. Sarmiento
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Industrial Uses of MAPs: Food Processing Industry

- Pp. 45-59 (15)
M. Paz Arraiza, Carlos Calderon-Guerrero, Silvia C. Guillen, Miguel A. Sarmiento
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Industrial Uses of MAPs: The Pharmaceutical Sector

- Pp. 60-75 (16)
M. Paz Arraiza, Carlos Calderon-Guerrero, Silvia C. Guillen, Miguel A. Sarmiento
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Other Uses of MAPs

- Pp. 76-87 (12)
M. Paz Arraiza, Carlos Calderon-Guerrero, Silvia C. Guillen, Miguel A. Sarmiento
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Chemical Analysis and Quality Control of MAPs

- Pp. 88-102 (15)
M. Paz Arraiza, Carlos Calderon-Guerrero, Silvia C. Guillen, Miguel A. Sarmiento
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Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Sustainable Assessment

- Pp. 103-117 (15)
Silvia C. Guillen, M. Paz Arraiza, Miguel A. Sarmiento
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Economic Valuation of Environmental Services Provided by Medicinal, Aromatic and Dye Plants

- Pp. 118-133 (16)
Miguel A. Sarmiento, M. Paz Arraiza
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Principles of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant (MAPs) Propagation, Production and Collection; <i>Artemisia absinthium</i> L

- Pp. 134-162 (29)
Jesus Burillo, Azucena Gonzalez-Coloma, Javier Tapia, Juliana Navarro Rocha
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A Case Study of MAPs Production, Uses and Commercialization <i>Artemisia absinthium</i> Var. Candial: Extract Characterization and Valorization

- Pp. 163-196 (34)
Azucena Gonzalez-Coloma, Carmen Elisa Diaz, Luis F. Julio, Jesus Burilo, M. Fe Andres
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Subject Index

- Pp. 197-206 (10)
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