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Essential oils are simply the volatile oils of plants. These are concentrated liquids contain many terpenes, alkaloids and alcohols etc. Various compounds of essential oils have bioactive properties such as antimicrobial, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-viral and anti-fungal etc. This book describes the sources of essential oils, extraction and production method, characterizing tools, bioactivity, and various applications in the field of industries, daily usage, agriculture, health, and food.
Presents the minimally explored biomolecules of nature.
Contains content from worldwide experts in the field.
Has up-to-date reference material, including websites of interest and information about the latest research.
Introduction and general properties of essential oils
Essential oils, applications, and different extraction methods
Sources and raw materials of essential oils
Chemical composition of essential oils – fatty acids
Essential oils and their constituents
Extraction, production, and encapsulation of essential oils
Bioactivity of essential oils – anticancer, anti-HIV, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, and other activities
Application of essential oils in industries and daily usage
Application of essential oils in pharmaceutical industry
Application of essential oils in agriculture and veterinary
Application of essential oils in alternative medicine
Essential oil screening and bioactive potential of some selected trees from temperate zone of Kumaun Himalaya Uttarakhand