1st Edition

Herbs, Botanicals and Teas

Edited By B. Dave Oomah Copyright 2000
436 Pages
by CRC Press

434 Pages
by CRC Press

440 Pages
by CRC Press

Herbs, Botanicals and Teas presents the latest scientific and technical information on the chemical, pharmacological, epidemiological and clinical aspects of major herbal and tea products. Written by leading researchers contributing to the field, this is the first reference to provide in-depth coverage of garlic, ginseng, Echinacea, ginger, fenugreek, St. John's Wort, Ginko Biloba, goldenseal, saw... Read more
Preface. Series Editor's Preface. List of Contributors. Garlic Constituents and Disease Prevention. Chemistry and Pharmacology of Ginseng and Ginseng Products. Chemistry, Pharmacology and Clinical Applications of Echinacea Products. Ginger for Drug and Spice Purposes. Chemistry and Pharmacology of Fenugreek. Chemistry, Pharmacology and Clinical Applications of St. John's Wort and Ginkgo Biloba. Valerian, Saw Palmetto and Goldenseal as Herbal Medicines. Evening Primrose Oil: Pharmacological and Clinical Applications. Tea as a Source of Dietary Antioxidants with a Potential Role in Prevention of Chronic Diseases. Bilberries and Blueberries as Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals. Licorice in Foods and Herbal Drugs. Regulation of Herbal and Tea Products: International Perspectives. Quality Assurance and Control for the Herbal and Tea Industry.

Biography

G. Mazza, B. D. Oomah