Sage, the Genus Salvia is one of the most famous and used herbs in the world. This volume, containing over twenty chapters written by leading experts in the field, presents a comprehensive coverage on all aspects of Salvia. Topics covered include the presentation of the most known Salvia species (approximately 400 of them), 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 aromatherapy and the 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.

Oregano - The genera Origanum and Lippia is an updated and analytic review on the currently available technical knowledge and market information on the world's commercially most valued spice. The book treats in detail various aspects of practical significance for the crops industrilization - such as optimizing germplasm selection and utilization, novel cultivation methods and product processing, blending and uses in different countries, along with other market related issues never included in previous reviews. Written by leading experts, every aspect of this plant genera is examined in detail.
Information provided on the structural dynamics of Origanum as well as analytical information on extraction, isolation and characterization assist the reader in forming a clear picture about the construction and operation of this specific genus. Extensively referenced and including a special guide to electronic data retrieval strategies, this volume is the definitive source of information for anyone interested in the research in, and application of, Oregano across both academia and industry.

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