Handbook of Essential Oils

Science, Technology, and Applications
Herausgeber: Buchbauer, Gerhard; Baser, K. Husnu Can

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The new edition presents the development, use and marketing of essential oils. Exciting new topics include insecticidal applications, but there is a continued focus on the chemistry, pharmacology and biological activities of essential oils.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• 3 ed
• Seitenzahl: 1120
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 253mm x 176mm x 52mm
• Gewicht: 2224g
• ISBN-13: 9780367504021
• ISBN-10: 0367504022
• Artikelnr.: 63428187

Autorenporträt

K. Husnu Can Baser, Gerhard Buchbauer

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. History and Sources of Essential Oil Research. Sources of
Essential Oils. Natural Variability of Essential Oil Components. Production
of Essential Oils. Chemistry of Essential Oils. Analysis of Essential Oils.
Use of linear retention indices in GC/MS Libraries for Essential Oil
Analysis. Safety Evaluation of Essential Oils. Metabolism of Terpenoids in
Animal Models and Humans. Central nervous system effects of essential oil
compounds. Effects of Essential Oils on Human Cognition. Aromatherapy with
Essential Oils. Essential Oils in Cancer Therapy. Antimicrobial activity of
selected essential oils and aroma compounds against airborne microbes.
Quorum Sensing and Essential Oils. Functions of Essential Oils and Natural
Volatiles in Plant-Insect Interactions. Essential Oils as Lures for
Invasive Ambrosia Beetles. Adverse effects and intoxication with essential
oils. Adulteration of Essential Oils. Essential Oils and Volatiles in
Bryophytes. Biotransformation of Monoterpenoids by Microorganisms, Insects,
and Mammals. Biotransformation of Sesquiterpenoids, Ionones, Damascones,
Adamantanes, and Aromatic Compounds by Green Algae, Fungi, and Mammals. Use
of Essential Oils in Agriculture. Essential Oils Used in Veterinary
Medicine. Encapsulation and Other Programmed/ Sustained Release Techniques
for Essential Oils and Volatile Terpenes. Essential oils as Carrier Oils.
Influence of Light on Essential Oil Constituents. Influence of Air on
Essential Oil Constituents. Influence of Air on Essential Oil Constituents.
Industrial Uses of Essential Oils. Storage, Labeling and Transport of
Essential Oils. Recent EU Legislation on Flavors and Fragrances and Its
Impact on Essential Oils.