The global pharmaceutical market was worth US $550 billion in 2004 and is exceeded around US $1100 billion in year 2010. The herbal industry shares about US $100 billion with good growth potential. The World Bank report trade in medicinal plants, botanical drugs products and raw materials is growing at annual growth rate of about 15% (WHO).Since ancient times, plants have been an exemplary source of medicine. Ayurveda and other Indian literature mention the use of plants in treatment of various human ailments. Research conducted in last few decades on plants mentioned in ancient literature or...
The global pharmaceutical market was worth US $550 billion in 2004 and is exceeded around US $1100 billion in year 2010. The herbal industry shares ab...
Tea (Camellia sinensis) is the second most consumed beverage around the world after water (Vinson, 2000). Tea, the most widely used beverage, is one of the richest sources of Polyphenol. Although it has been consumed for centuries, tea is currently touted as a beverage that can promote health and help prevent a number of diseases. Currently there is an increased realization that tea can be investigated for their beneficial effects on health. Tea can be categorized into three types: green (unfermented), oolong (partially fermented) and black (fermented) tea. Research till date has been focused...
Tea (Camellia sinensis) is the second most consumed beverage around the world after water (Vinson, 2000). Tea, the most widely used beverage, is one o...
