Author: H. M. BurkillPublisher:
ISBN: 9780947643010
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Useful Plants of West Tropical Africa: Families E-I
Author: H. M. BurkillPublisher:
ISBN: 9780947643010
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Useful Plants of West Tropical Africa: Families J-L
Author: H. M. BurkillPublisher:
ISBN: 9780947643010
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Useful Plants of West Tropical Africa
Author: Humphrey Morrison BurkillPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
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Book Description
The Useful Plants of West Tropical Africa
Author: H. M. BurkillPublisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 996
Book Description
A six-volume revision of J.M. Dalziel's 1937 encyclopaedic work, to supplement the 2nd edition of the Flora of West Tropical Africa. In volumes one to five 5260 plants are described, each with its geographical range, habitat and economic attributes. Volume 6 is an aggregation of all the indices in the previous five volumes.
The Useful Plants of West Tropical Africa
Author: Humphrey M. BurkillEssentials of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
Author: Muhammad Zia-Ul-HaqPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3031354036
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1216
Book Description
Medicinal and aromatic crops (MACs) are high-value crops since the natural products obtained from them are low-volume high-value commodities that have numerous applications in various sectors such as the food, beverage, food supplement, flavor and fragrance, perfumery and cosmetics, pharmaceutical and aromatherapy industries. In addition, the plant biomass is used in the production of teas and medical applications in traditional and also modern medicines. MACs are important mainly because they contain plant secondary metabolites such as essential oils, alkaloids, glygosides, saponins, tannins, vitamins and other bioactives. Plant secondary metabolites are differentiated from plant primary metabolites of photosynthesis and respiration since they are directly involved in growth and development of plants. Some MACs are used as spices and culinary herbs since they contain mainly essential oils, and are used as tonic to the digestive system, appetite modification and other systems and may facilitate nutrient uptake and utilization from various foods. A significant amount of MACs and their natural products have also demonstrated antimicrobial, antifungal and bactericidal activity and significant antioxidant capacity. In the past, MACs and their natural products have been used as a source for various medicines, in food and beverage production and in aroma products. Essentials of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops summarizes the current knowledge on medicinal and aromatic crops, including the agronomical practices of important MACs and their products, their beneficial effects and utilization of MAP and their products. The chapters provide a comprehensive guide to the most important and used medicinal and aromatic crops and their use in functional foods, nutraceuticals and as bioactives against various ailments, providing researchers, teachers, chemists, food scientists, agronomists and agroecologists in academia, industry and government a fully up to date singular source on this important topic.
Archaeology of African Plant Use
Author: Chris J StevensPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1315433990
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
The first major synthesis of African archaeobotany in decades, this book focuses on Paleolithic archaeobotany and the relationship between agriculture and social complexity. It explores the effects that plant life has had on humans as they evolved from primates through the complex societies of Africa, including Egypt, the Buganda Kingdom, southern African polities, and other regions. With over 30 contributing scholars from 12 countries and extensive illustrations, this volume is an essential addition to our knowledge of humanity’s relationship with plants.
Human Health and Forests
Author: Carol J. Pierce ColferPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136563717
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Hundreds of millions of people live and work in forests across the world. One vital aspect of their lives, yet largely unexamined, is the challenge of protecting and enhancing the unique relationship between the health of forests and the health of people. This book, written for a broad audience, is the first comprehensive introduction to the issues surrounding the health of people living in and around forests, particularly in Asia, South America and Africa. Part I is a set of synthesis chapters, addressing policy, public health, environmental conservation and ecological perspectives on health and forests (including women and child health, medicinal plants and viral diseases such as Ebola, SARS and Nipah Encephalitis). Part II takes a multi-lens approach to lead the reader to a more concrete and holistic understanding. It features case studies from around the world that cover important issues such as the links between HIV/AIDS and the forest sector, and between diet and health. Part III looks at the specific challenges to health care delivery in forested areas, including remoteness and the integration of traditional medicine with modern health care. The generous use of boxes with specific examples adds layers of depth to the analyses. The book concludes with a synthesis designed for use by practitioners and policymakers to work with forest dwellers to improve their health and their ecosystems. This book is a vital addition to the knowledge base of all professionals, academics and students working on forests, natural resources management, health and development worldwide. Published with CIFOR and People and Plants International
Nonvitamin and Nonmineral Nutritional Supplements
Author: Seyed Mohammad NabaviPublisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128125632
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
Nonvitamin and Nonmineral Nutritional Supplements compiles comprehensive information and recent findings on supplements found in today's market. The book focuses on non-essential nutrients, animal extracts, yeast and fungi extracts, and plant and algae extracts used as supplements. Readers will find valuable insights on the impact of dietary supplementation on human health, along with an understanding of the positive and negative aspects of each supplement. - Provides reliable information on available supplements to inform nutritional practices - Presents each supplement's sources, availability, health benefits, drawbacks, and possible interactions with other supplements, food or drugs - Serves as a guide to non-essential nutrients, plant and algae extracts, animal extracts, including bee products and shark cartilage, and supplements from yeast and fungi
Antifungal Metabolites from Plants
Author: Mehdi Razzaghi-AbyanehPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 364238076X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
The goal of this book is to provide essential information on the use of different medicinal plants and their secondary metabolites for the treatment of various fungal diseases affecting human beings, animals and plants. It is divided in four parts: Part I examines the global distribution of plant-derived antifungal compounds, Part II deals with antifungal activities of plant metabolites, Part III includes plants used in Ayurveda and traditional systems for treating fungal diseases, and Part IV discusses the use of plant-derived products to protect plants against fungal diseases.