Roselle (Hibiscus Sabdariffa)
Roselle (Hibiscus Sabdariffa)

Author: Abdalbasit Mariod

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2021-06-16

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 0128221003

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Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Chemistry, Production, Products, and Utilization assesses the Hibiscus sabdariffa plant for food and nonfood uses, as well as for its use as fixed or essential oils. The chapters explore Hibiscus sabdariffa breeding, production, composition, storage, and quality related to the chemistry, nutrition, antioxidant activity, and traditional uses of its bioactive components. This book also includes coverage of medicinal, pharmacological, therapeutic, and cosmetic uses of Hibiscus sabdariffa. This book will be of interest to nutritionists, food scientists, chemists, ethnobotanists, pharmacists, academics, undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals working with medicinal plants. Summarizes research developments related to Hibiscus sabdariffa Presents the practical applications of Hibiscus sabdariffa in industries such as food, cosmetics, medicine, and flavoring Explains the chemistry, nutrition, and medicinal importance of Hibiscus sabdariffa and its products

Medicinal Plants of the World
Medicinal Plants of the World

Author: Ivan A. Ross

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2003-03-12

Total Pages: 497

ISBN-13: 1592593658

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Ivan Ross takes advantage of the significant growth in the amount of new data available to update and expand his much acclaimed Medicinal Plants of the World: Chemical Constituents, Traditional and Modern Medicinal Uses, Volume 1. This considerably enhanced second edition contains new research and references on the immunomodulatory activity present in Allium sativum, Mangifera indica, and Punica granatum, the antidiabetic effects of Momoridica charantia and Mucuna pruriens, the antiinflammatory activity found in Mangifera indica and Arbus precatorius, the cholesterol lowering effect of Allium sativum and Moringa pterygosperma, and the antitumor effect of Arbus precatorius and Moringa pterygosperma. There are also important new findings concerning the antiherpes simplex virus activity of Mangifera indica, the anti-Parkinson's activity of Mucuna pruriens, the antiviral activity in Phyllanthus niruri and Jatropha curcas, the hyperthyroid regulation properties of Moringa pterygosperma, and the antioxidant activity of Mangifera indica, Punica granatum, Psidium guajava, and Allium sativum. Allium sativum is highlighted for its treatment of unstable angina pectoris, sickle red blood cell dehydration inhibition, senescence ameliorative, chemoprotective, cardiovascular, antineoplastic, anticarcinogenic, and antiatherogenic effects. This revised and enhanced edition provides details on traditional medicinal uses, chemical constituents, pharmacological activities, clinical trials, color illustrations, Latin names, botanical descriptions, as well as providing an index and extensive bibliographies. Authoritative and exhaustively compiled, Medicinal Plants of the World: Chemical Constituents, Traditional and Modern Medicinal Uses, Volume 1, 2nd Edition offers pharmacists, physicians, medicinal chemists, toxicologists, and phytochemists a universal reference on twenty-six of the most widely used medicinal plants in the world.

You Grow Girl
You Grow Girl

Author: Gayla Trail

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2008-06-16

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 1439103518

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This is not your grandmother's gardening book. You Grow Girl is a hip, humorous how-to for crafty gals everywhere who are discovering a passion for gardening but lack the know-how to turn their dreams of homegrown tomatoes and fresh-cut flowers into a reality. Gayla Trail, creator of YouGrowGirl.com, provides guidance for both beginning and intermediate gardeners with engaging tips, projects, and recipes -- whether you have access to a small backyard or merely to a fire escape. You Grow Girl eliminates the intimidation factor and reveals how easy and enjoyable it can be to cultivate plants and flowers even when resources and space are limited. Divided into accessible sections like Plan, Plant, and Grow, You Grow Girl takes readers through the entire gardening experience: Preparing soil Nurturing seedlings Fending off critters Reaping the bounty Readying plants for winter Preparing for the seasons ahead Gayla also includes a wealth of ingenious and creative projects, such as: Transforming your garden's harvest into lush bath and beauty products Converting household junk into canny containers Growing and bagging herbal tea Concocting homemade pest repellents ...and much, much more. Witty, wise, and as practical as it is stylish, You Grow Girl is guaranteed to show you how to get your garden on. All you need is a windowsill and a dream!

Roselle
Roselle

Author: S.M. Sapuan

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2021-07-30

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 0323852130

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Roselle: Production, Processing, Products and Biocomposites complies the latest findings on the production, processing, products and composites of the roselle plant. The book provides researchers with the latest information on its entire use, including fibers and fruit for any application. Subjects covered include environmental advantages and challenges, the plant as a renewable resource, economic issues such as the impact of biobased medicines, biodiesel, the current market for roselle products and regulations for food packaging materials. Sections include commentary from leading industrial and academic experts in the field who present cutting-edge research on roselle fiber for a variety of industries. By comprehensively covering the development and characterization of roselle fiber as a potential to replace conventional fiber made from petroleum-based polymers, this book is a must-have resource for anyone requiring up-to-date knowledge on the lifecycle of the roselle plant. Includes commentary from leading industrial and academic experts in the field who present cutting-edge research on roselle fiber for a variety of industries Comprehensively covers the development and characterization of roselle fiber as a potential to replace conventional fiber made from petroleum-based polymers Focuses on the development and characterization of roselle nanocellulose reinforced biopolymer composites

Food Bioactives
Food Bioactives

Author: Sankar Chandra Deka

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-10-28

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 0429515944

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This valuable volume addresses the growing consumer demand for novel functional food products and for high-value, nutritionally rich products by focusing on the sources and applications of bioactives from food. The chapters in the book describe functional properties and discuss applications of the selected food ingredients obtained from various sources, including culinary banana, phalsa, pseudocereals, roselle calyces, asparagus, and more. Several chapters address the resurgence of interest in pseudocereals due to their excellent nutritional and biological values, gluten-free composition, and the presence of some health-promoting compounds. The book also looks at utilizing industrial byproducts for making functional and nutraceutical ingredients. The chapters on prebiotics and probiotics highlight different functional properties, and a chapter on food allergens discusses advancements in detection and management in the food manufacturing industries.

Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)

Author: Abdalbasit Adam Mariod

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2021-06-11

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0128226935

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Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Chemistry, Production, Products, and Utilization assesses the Hibiscus sabdariffa plant for food and nonfood uses, as well as for its use as fixed or essential oils. The chapters explore Hibiscus sabdariffa breeding, production, composition, storage, and quality related to the chemistry, nutrition, antioxidant activity, and traditional uses of its bioactive components. This book also includes coverage of medicinal, pharmacological, therapeutic, and cosmetic uses of Hibiscus sabdariffa. This book will be of interest to nutritionists, food scientists, chemists, ethnobotanists, pharmacists, academics, undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals working with medicinal plants. - Summarizes research developments related to Hibiscus sabdariffa - Presents the practical applications of Hibiscus sabdariffa in industries such as food, cosmetics, medicine, and flavoring - Explains the chemistry, nutrition, and medicinal importance of Hibiscus sabdariffa and its products

Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industries
Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industries

Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-03-31

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 3030380130

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This book is part of a five-volume set that explores sustainability in textile industry practices globally. Case studies are provided that cover the theoretical and practical implications of sustainable textile issues, including environmental footprints of textile manufacturing, consumer behavior, eco-design in clothing and apparels, supply chain sustainability, the chemistry of textile manufacturing, waste management and textile economics. The set will be of interest to researchers, engineers, industrialists, R&D managers and students working in textile chemistry, economics, materials science, and sustainable consumption and production. This volume explores some alternative synthetic raw materials resulting from the recycling and regeneration of renewable textile fibers, and how these sustainable green-based composites can contribute to improved ecological and human health. The book offers insights into the impacts of human-made fibers and microfiber pollution, and how biodegradable material sourcing can help to curb harmful environmental impacts from these practices and achieve clothing and apparel sustainability.

Underutilized and Underexploited Horticultural Crops: Vol.03
Underutilized and Underexploited Horticultural Crops: Vol.03

Author: K.V. Peter

Publisher: New India Publishing

Published: 2008-06-02

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 9788189422851

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The series Underutilized and Underexploited Horticultural Crops are reviewed in several science journals for its uniqueness and richness in content and botanical information. Enlarging the food base and food basket along with validated information on plants for industry, dyes, timber, energy and medicine is the core theme of the series. The third volume has 25 chapters written by 46 scientists from UK, Mexico, Spain, India, USA, Turkey and Nigeria. The crops covered are atuna, African de bolita, capers and caper plants, kair, natural dye plants, plants used for dye sources, underutilized wild edible fruits of Kerala, bael, carambola, tropical plum, citrus, fig, guava, star gooseberry, hog-plum, underutilized leaf vegetables of sub-Himalayan terai region, underutilized vegetables of Tripura, agathi and chekkurmanis, celosia, colocasia, edible begonias, kangkong, underutilized palms, Atuna and African de bolita are new crops to Indian readeNatural dyes are attaining significant commercial importance in view of the negative effects of synthetic dyes which are allergic and in a few cases carcinogenic. Underutilized fruits like bael, carambola, tropical plum, fig, star gooseberry and hog-plum are receiving attention in view of their wider adaptability and suitability to grow under conditions of stress. Underexploited leaf vegetables like agathi, chekkurmanis, celosia, edible begonias and kangkong have been given prominence. Prof.Ghillean T Prance, FRS has contributed the chapter on Atuna. The Editor is Dr K V Peter Former Vice-Chancellor, Kerala Agricultural University.

Hibiscus Flower
Hibiscus Flower

Author: Leslie Taylor

Publisher: Rainforest Medicinal Plant

Published: 2020-02-21

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781734684711

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Revealing the Secrets of Hibiscus Flower's Many Effective Uses Hibiscus Flower: Nature's Secret for a Healthy Heart is the premier book in Leslie Taylor's Rainforest Medicinal Plant Guide series--and for good reason. The flower of Hibiscus sabdariffa (commonly called roselle) is available as a natural, cost-effective, safe, and tasty herbal tea that has been validated through human clinical trials to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels and address the main underlying causes of clogged arteries and heart diseases. This shouldn't be kept a secret from American consumers any longer. This book focuses on the research that confirms hibiscus flower's many traditional uses in herbal medicine, including its incredible heart-healthy benefits, and provides a comprehensive consumer guide to help you choose a good product and prepare it correctly. Most important, Hibiscus Flower reveals the secrets of how to use this remedy effectively and at the correct dosages, which have been confirmed in human clinical trials. You may not be able to find this in-depth information elsewhere, especially from an unbiased and reliable source. Read and learn, and then enjoy a healthy and delicious cup of hibiscus flower tea or a refreshing glass of iced hibiscus tea to improve your heart and your overall health.