Natural Gums and Resins: Botany and Sustainable Uses in Medicine, Nutrition, Perfumery and Cosmetics

By: Niranjan Prasad and Hartwig Schulz and Victor Sam Jayakumar

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Synopsis: Tree resins such as mastic, gum arabic, frankincense and myrrh have been used for centuries all over the world. This book presents different fields of application for natural gums and resins in medicine, nutrition and cosmetics, taking some selected medicinal plant species as examples. It provides valuable information and a better understanding of the ecologically sustainable use of these globally significant plant raw materials. This is especially important for the processing industry. The contents include: Historical significance Cultivation Ecologically sustainable use Harvesting and trade Postharvest and storage management Processing for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and perfume industry Protection and conservation of endangered species This book is of interest to researchers in botany and plant science, medicinal plants, pharmacy, chemistry and medicine, also practitioners in herbal and complementary medicine.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 400 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781800626690
Related ISBNs:: 9781800626676
Publisher:: CABI
Date of Addition:: 09/15/25
Copyrighted By:: CAB International
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Cooking, Food and Wine, Technology, Medicine
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Professor Hartwig Schulz
Edited by:: Professor Victor Sam Jayakumar
Edited by:: Dr Niranjan Prasad