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Title Essential oils production, applications and health benefits / Anaberta Cardador Martínez and Víctor M. Rodríguez García, editors
Published New York : Nova Science Publishers, [2018]

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Description 1 online resource
Series Biochemistry research trends
Biochemistry research trends series
Contents Intro; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1; Genetic Polymorphism and Their Effect on the Production of Essential Oils; Abstract; Introduction; Plant Authentication Methods; Molecular Markers for Plant Species; Type of Genetic Markers; DNA-Based Markers; RAPDs; AFLPs; ISSRs; SSRs; ITS; SNPs; RFLPs; DNA Barcoding; Genetic Characterization of Plant Species for Essential Oils Production; Genetic Approaches to Study the Molecular Bases of Essential Oils Phytochemotypes; Proteomics and the Production of Essential Oils; Perspectives; References; Chapter 2
Main Extraction Methods and Emerging Technologies for Essential Oils ExtractionAbstract; Introduction; Traditional Extraction Methods of Essential Oils; Hydrodistillation; Emerging Extraction Technologies of Essential Oils; Microwave Assisted Extraction Technology (MW); Ultrasound Assisted Extraction Technology (UAE); Supercritical Fluid Technology (SFE); Instant Controlled Pressure Drop (DIC); Conclusion; References; Chapter 3; Biological Activities of Essential Oils; Abstract; Introduction; Antibacterial Activity of Essential Oil; Antioxidant Capacity
Anticancer and Anti-Inflamatory ActivitiesOther Biological Activities; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4; Essential Oils in Medicine; Abstract; Introduction; Anticancer, Bactericidal and Neurological Effect; References; Chapter 5; Essential Oils in Cosmetics; Abstract; Introduction; References; Chapter 6; Herbal Pharmacology: The Gastrointestinal System; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Gastrointestinal Diseases; 2.1. The Proximal Digestive Tract; 2.1.1. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD); 2.1.1.1. Essential Oils Used for GERD Treatment; 2.1.2. Peptic Ulcer Disease
2.1.2.1. Essential Oils Used in the Peptic Ulcer Disease2.1.3. Dyspepsia; 2.1.4. Nausea and Vomiting; 2.1.4.1 Essential Oils Used in the Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting; 2.2. The Intermediate Digestive Tract; 2.2.1. Malabsorption Syndromes; 2.3. The Distal Digestive Tract; 2.3.1. Diarrhea; 2.3.1.1. Essential Oils Used in Diarrhea Treatment; 2.3.2. Constipation; 2.3.3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS); 2.3.3.1. Peppermint Oil as IBS Treatment; 2.4. Inflammatory Diseases; 2.4.1. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD); 2.4.1.2. Essential Oils Used in IBD Treatment; 2.5. Cancer; References; Chapter 7
Essential Oils from Medicinal Plants: A Review of Skin Disease TreatmentsAbstract; Introduction; Methods; Literature Review; Medicinal Plant Species; Family Verbanaceas: Lippiasidoides; Laminaceae Family: Origanum vulgare; Poaceae Family: Cymbopogon flexuosus; Poaceae Family: Cymbopogon citratus; Family Zingiberaceae: Cúrcuma longa; Family Rutaceae: Citrus limetta; Family Rutaceae: Pamburus missionis (Wight) Swingle; Family Asteraceae: Artemisia sieberi Besser; Family Euphorbiaceae: Croton rhamnifolioides; Family Cupressaceae: Arborvitae (Thuja plicata); Family Burseraceae: Frankincense
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Description based on print version record
Subject Essences and essential oils.
Essences and essential oils -- Therapeutic use.
essential oil.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Chemical & Biochemical.
Essences and essential oils
Essences and essential oils -- Therapeutic use
Form Electronic book
Author Cardador Martínez, Anaberta, editor
Rodríguez García, Víctor M., editor
LC no. 2020685759
ISBN 9781536143706
1536143707