Geranium and Pelargonium
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Geranium and Pelargonium

History of Nomenclature, Usage and Cultivation

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  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Geranium and Pelargonium

History of Nomenclature, Usage and Cultivation

About this book

Confusion about the genera Geranium and Pelargonium existed even before Linnaeus' binomial system of classification bundled both into the former category in 1753. Despite later evaluations that separated the two, many practitioners of alternative medicine and aromatherapists, among others, remain unaware of the distinction. Laymen and plant sales personnel are often equally in the dark, as the majority of garden center 'geraniums' are Pelargonium species and cultivars. This work aims to dispel myths and peel away layers of incorrect and muddled information which contribute to the unclear image of the genera. Geranium and Pelargonium: The Genus Geranium and Pelargonium features discussion and new information on some of the following areas:
* taxonomy and history of usage and nomenclature
* cultivation for essential oil production and retail purposes in different countries
* phytochemistry of the genera
* chemistry of Geranium and Pelargonium oils
* theory and practice of distillation of Geranium and Pelargonium oils
* pharmacology an therapeutic properties of Geranium and Pelargonium oils and extracts
* use of Geranium and Pelargonium products in aromatherapy, perfumery, cosmetics, food processing and medicine
* new research into Geranium and Pelargonium
This book will be of interest to graduate students, scientists and professionals in the Geranium and Pelargonium growing and retail industry, the perfumery, food and cosmetics industries, and to those interested in Geranium and Pelargonium for alternative and conventional medical use.
* Theory and practice of distillation

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Information

Publisher
CRC Press
Year
2002
Print ISBN
9780415284875
eBook ISBN
9781134452231
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Biology

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Geranium essential oil: standardisation, ISO; adulteration and its detection using GC, enantiomeric columns, toxicity and bioactivity
  8. Contributors
  9. Preface to the series
  10. 1  General introduction
  11. Part 1 Geranium
  12. Part 2 Pelargonium
  13. 26 Correlation of the chemical profiles of the essential oil of Pelargonium (Geranium oil) and others separately and in mixes, with their relaxant or stimulant properties in man and smooth muscle preparations in vitro
  14. Index