Oregano: The Genera Origanum and Lippia

ISBN-13: 9780415369435 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 296 str.

Spiridon Kintziols; Kintzios E. Kintzios; Spiridon E. Kintzios

Opis

Written by experts and extensively referenced, this book examines every aspect of this particular genus from its physiological to pharmacological properties. A definitive reference on Oregano which will appeal to both academia and industry.

Recenzje

"This book scores high, with in-depth, scholarly writing, is well referenced, contains supportive illustrations and maps, a thorough 9-page index, and could be helpful to growers, food scientists, chemists, and health care professionals. It is an exemplary edited work…a commendable monograph about an important herb and remedy"
--Plant Science Bulletin 50(2), 2004

Spis treści

Introduction. Structural Features of Origanum sp. The Taxonomy and Chemistry of the Genus Lippia Origanum. The Turkish Origanum Species. The Chemistry of the Genus Lippia (Verbenaceae). Cultivation of Oregano. Breeding of Oregano. The Biological / Pharmacological Activity of the Origanum Genus. Processing, Effects and Use of Oregano and Marjoram in Foodstuffs and in Food Preparation. The Biotechnology of Oregano (Origanum and Lippia). Bibliometric Analysis of Agricultural and Biomedical Bibliographic Databases with Regard to Medicinal Plants Genera Origanum and Lippia in the period 1981-1998.

O autorze

Spiridon E. Kintzios