Essential Oil Bearing Grasses: The genus Cymbopogon (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles)

When enjoying a southeast asian soup or cup of herbal tea, we are really savoring the flavor of lemongrass. Similarly, the sweet aroma of mosquito-repelling lotions comes from the citronella oil present in them. Fine perfumes, candles, and herbal pillows with the pleasing smell of rose are often in fact scented with palmarosa. Providing an in-depth look at their history and production, **Essential Oil Bearing Grasses: The genus __Cymbopogon__** provides a comprehensive review of these economically important grasses. A detailed examination of chemical constituents and market trends, the book explores the cosmetic, medicinal, and nutritional uses of the plant. It covers the botany, taxonomy, chemistry, and biogenesis of the oils, and their extraction and analytical methods, biotechnology, storage, legislation, and trade. Highlighting industrial uses for the grasses in this genus, the book also includes coverage of the physiological and ecophysiological considerations. It presents a comprehensive overview of most of the cultivated and wild species of __cymbopogons.__ Featuring contributions from a team of international experts, the book describes the considerable ethno-botanical, phytochemical, and pharmacological knowledge associated with the multidimensional uses of the oils. It provides a complete industrial profile that includes market size, geographical sources, export and import data, and industry uses. Its pages offer an invaluable resource for research, cultivation, marketing, or product development of __Cymbopogon.__ The Genus Cymbopogon: Botany, Including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, And Molecular Biology / Cinzia M. Bertea, Massimo E. Maffei -- Chemistry And Biogenesis Of Essential Oil From The Genus Cymbopogon / Anand Akhila -- The Cymbopogons: Harvest And Postharvest Management / A. K. Pandey -- Biotechnological Studies In Cymbopogons: Current Status And Future Options / Ajay K. Mathur -- The Trade In Commercially Important Cymbopogon Oils / Rakesh Tiwari -- In Vitro Antimicrobial And Antioxidant Activities Of Some Cymbopogon Species / Watcharee Khunkitti -- Thrombolysis-accelerating Activity Of Essential Oils / Hiroyuki Sumi, Chieko Yatagai -- Analytical Methods For Cymbopogon Oils / Ange Bighelli, Joseph Casanova -- Citral From Lemongrass And Other Natural Sources: Its Toxicology And Legislation / David A. Moyler. Edited By Anand Akhila. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Essential oil bearing or aromatic grasses, such as lemongrass and citronella, are used in perfumes, soaps, candles, and incense, as well as for flavoring in teas, soups, and curries, and on poultry and fish. Examining both chemical constituents and market trends, this book explores the cosmetic, medicinal, and nutritional uses of the plant Essential Oil Bearing Grasses The Genus Cymbopogon (Hb 2012) Medicinal Plants Of The World