| Description |
xvii, 416 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Functional foods & nutraceuticals series |
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Functional foods & nutraceuticals series.
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| Contents |
Ch.1. Garlic constituents and disease prevention -- Ch.2. Chemistry and pharmacology of ginseng and ginseng products -- Ch.3. Chemistry, pharmacology and clinical applications of echinacea products -- Ch.4. Ginger for drug and spice purposes -- Ch.5. Chemistry and pharmacology of fenugreek -- Ch.6. Chemistry, pharmacology and clinical applications of St. Johns wort and ginko biloba -- Ch.7. Valerian, saw palmetto and goldenseal as herbal medicines -- Ch.8. Evening primrose oil: pharmacological and clinical appliactions -- Ch.9. Teas as a source of dietary antioxidants with a potential role in prevention of chronic diseases -- Ch.10. Bilberries and blueberries as functional foods and nutraceuticals -- Ch.11. Licorice in foods and herbal drugs: chemistry pharmacology, toxicology and uses -- Ch.12. Regulation of herbal and tea products: international perspectives -- Ch.13. Quality assurance and control for the herbal and tea industry |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographies and index |
| Subject |
Botany, Medical.
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Herbs -- Therapeutic use.
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Materia medica, Vegetable.
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Medicinal plants -- Analysis.
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Tea -- Therapeutic use.
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Herbs -- Therapeutic use
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| Author |
Mazza, G., 1946-
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Oomah, B. D. (B. Dave)
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| LC no. |
00102584 |
| ISBN |
1566768519 |
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