A Handbook of Aromatic and Essential Oil Plants: Cultivation, Chemistry, Processing and Uses

With the demand for natural products like herbal medicines, pharmaceuticals, and perfumes on an increase in both developing countries that have limited resources as well developed ones; plant-based therapy is becoming more popular because it’s non-addictive with no side effects. Plants are uniquely able to grow under low humidity conditions even when growing beside saltwater oceans or freshwater lakes which makes them cheaper than other alternatives. A lot of people enjoy aromatherapy by using essential oils from plants such as lavender since they can be expensive elsewhere (especially if you need large amounts).

The science of aromatics is an emerging field that has the power to not only improve our lives but also provide sustainable green solutions. By cultivating aromatic plants in rural areas and using their essential oil-based chemicals for medicine or other purposes such as scenting clothes; we can help develop this underdeveloped region while improving health through natural exposure to therapeutic compounds like those found within the plant material.

Essential oils are the prized treasures of plants, containing potent medicinal properties that can be found in a small number (about 2000) of species belonging to 60 families. These essential oil-bearing organs vary depending on what they contain – such as volatile monoterpenes and sesquiterpenoids which make up around 4 lakh chemical compounds!

The plant parts responsible for giving off an odor have been used in the formulation of traditional perfumes and flavors. These essential oils are now precious, as they provide fragrance to foods like candy bars or ice creams; pharmaceuticals such as birth control pills which prevent pregnancy by releasing hormones into your bloodstream ( among other things!), flavorings that add aroma nec touchiness when cooking away at vegetables before putting them on our plates.

The author’s aim was to provide readers with an introduction to the world of aromatic plants and their uses. The book offers information on various aspects like Aromatherapy, evaluation of new favorite flavors for instance cotton candy or peppermint through chemical composition as well phytochemistry research that has been done in order to show why these particular foods offer so many health benefits when eaten raw!

The book is a treasure trove of information on plants. It includes the complete description and classification system for each individual plant with its botanical name, uses in different industries or fields ranging from agriculture to industry-related activities such as rubber production, etc., their chemistry which helps determine what kind it can be used by humans depending upon our needs at present time too! And last but certainly not least – there are also descriptions about how these critters were cultivated throughout history until contemporary times when we’ve come up against some very serious challenges due largely thanks.

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