Illicium, Pimpinella and FoeniculumManuel Miro Jodral CRC Press, 17 giu 2004 - 248 pagine The book includes current knowledge on Illicium verum (star anise) and Pimpinella anisum (aniseed), main commercial species rich in anetol. It also analyzes Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) and other species of Pimpinella (P. major, P. peregrina and P. saxifraga). This volume includes a botanical, chemical, pharmacological, and therapeutic survey of the |
Sommario
1 General Introduction to Pimpinella and Illicium | 1 |
2 Plant Sources of the Genus Illicium | 22 |
3 Plant Sources of the Genus Pimpinella | 31 |
4 Chemical Constituents of the Genus Illicium | 37 |
5 Chemical Constituents of the Genus Pimpinella | 78 |
6 Cultivation and Plant Raw Material of the Genus Illicium | 98 |
7 Cultivation and Plant Raw Material of the Genus Pimpinella | 138 |
8 Therapeutic and Pharmacological Properties of Illicium | 155 |
9 Therapeutic and Pharmacologic Properties of the Genus Pimpinella | 167 |
10 Monographs and Formulations of the Genera Pimpinella Illicium and Foeniculum | 199 |
11 Economic Importance and Market Trends of the Genera Pimpinella Illicium and Foeniculum | 221 |
12 The Genus Foeniculum | 251 |
| 260 | |
Altre edizioni - Visualizza tutto
Parole e frasi comuni
acid action activity addition alcohol amounts analysis anethole anisatin anisatum anise fruits anise oil aniseed anisum aromatic badian carminative caused characteristic Chem chemical China Chinese star anise components compounds concentration consists constituents contains convulsions countries cultivated culture derivatives dose drug edited effect essential oil estragole et al European example extract fennel Figure flavoring flowers fruits genus herb Herbal Illicium important included increased indicated isolated Italy known Kouno leaves London major material medicine mg/kg mice natural obtained odor oral origin Pharm Pharmaceutical pharmacological Pharmacopoeia phenylpropanoids Pimpinella plant powder preparation present Press production properties rats References reported result root saxifraga seeds sesquiterpenes showed similar soil species spices stomach structure substances sweet Table taste toxic traditional trans-anethol trees United verum volatile Volume vulgare whereas widely yield
Brani popolari
Pagina vii - Today, plant selection is not only for the yield of active principle, but for the plant's ability to overcome disease, climatic stress, and the hazards caused by mankind. Such methods as in vitro fertilization, meristem cultures, and somatic embryogenesis are used. The transfer of sections of DNA is giving rise to controversy in the case of some end uses of the plant material.
Pagina vii - No 2092/91) details the specifications for the obligatory quality controls to be carried out at all stages of production and processing of organic products. Fascinating plant folklore and ethnopharmacology leads to medicinal potential. Examples are the muscle relaxants based on the arrow poison, curare, from species of Chondrodendron, and the antimalarials derived from species of Cinchona and Artemisia. The methods of detection of pharmacological activity have become increasingly reliable and specific,...
Pagina vii - PREFACE TO THE SERIES There is increasing interest in industry, academia and the health sciences in medicinal and aromatic plants. In passing from plant production to the eventual product used by the public, many sciences are involved. This series brings together information which is currently scattered through an ever increasing number of journals.
Pagina vii - This series brings together information which is currently scattered through an ever increasing number of journals. Each volume gives an in-depth look at one plant genus, about which an area specialist has assembled information ranging from the production of the plant to market trends and quality control. Many industries are involved such as forestry, agriculture, chemical, food, flavour, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and fragrance.
Pagina vii - Asia. A similar situation exists in Africa and South America. Thus, a very high percentage of the World's population relies on medicinal and aromatic plants for their medicine. Western medicine is also responding. Already in Germany all medical practitioners have to pass an examination in phytotherapy before being allowed to practise.
Pagina vii - Such methods as in vitro fertilization, meristem cultures and somatic embryogenesis are used. The transfer of sections of DNA is giving rise to controversy in the case of some end-uses of the plant material. Some suppliers of plant raw material are now able to certify that they are supplying organically-farmed medicinal plants, herbs and spices.
Pagina vii - Drought in the country of origin has forced up prices". Natural products do not mean safe products and account of this has to be taken by the above industries, which are subject to regulation. For example, a number of plants which are approved for use in medicine must not be used in cosmetic products. The assessment of safe to use starts with the harvested plant material which has to comply with an official monograph. This may require absence of, or prescribed limits of, radioactive materials, heavy...