Handbook of Essential Oils Science, Technology, and Applications.

Baser, K. Husnu Can.

Handbook of Essential Oils Science, Technology, and Applications. [Elektronisk resurs] : - Hoboken : CRC Press, 2009. - 1 online resource (994 p.)

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Front cover; Contents; Editors; Contributors; Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. History and Sources of Essential Oil Research; Chapter 3. Sources of Essential Oils; Chapter 4. Production of Essential Oils; Chapter 5. Chemistry of Essential Oils; Chapter 6. Analysis of Essential Oils; Chapter 7. Safety Evaluation of Essential Oils: A Constituent-Based Approach; Chapter 8. Metabolism of Terpenoids in Animal Models and Humans; Chapter 9. Biological Activities of Essential Oils; Chapter 10. Effects of Essential Oils in the Central Nervous System Chapter 11. Phytotherapeutic Uses of Essential OilsChapter 12. In Vitro Antimicrobial Activities of Essential Oils Monographed in the European Pharmacopoeia 6th Edition; Chapter 13. Aromatherapy with Essential Oils; Chapter 14. Biotransformation of Monoterpenoids by Microorganisms, Insects, and Mammals; Chapter 15. Biotransformation of Sesquiterpenoids, Ionones, Damascones, Adamantanes, and Aromatic Compounds by Green Algae, Fungi, and Mammals; Chapter 16. Industrial Uses of Essential Oils Chapter 17. Encapsulation and Other Programmed Release Techniques for Essential Oils and Volatile TerpenesChapter 18. Aroma-Vital Cuisine: Healthy and Delightful Consumption by the Use of Essential Oils; Chapter 19. Essential Oils Used in Veterinary Medicine; Chapter 20. Trade of Essential Oils; Chapter 21. Storage and Transport of Essential Oils; Chapter 22. Recent EU Legislation on Flavors and Fragrances and Its Impact on Essential Oils; Index; Back cover;

The society looks to science to document health choices and the oils do not disappoint. This book covers various aspects of essential oils from chemistry, pharmacology, and biological activity, to production and trade, to uses and regulation. It provides information related to the development, use, and marketing of essential oils.

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