Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Healthcare and Industrial Applications

Humans have used medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) for food and medicine since before the concept of history. Today, they are used and enjoyed worldwide and are encouraged to produce high-quality essential oils. However, wild-collection and unmonitored trade have led to growing pressure on plant populations in the wild, making MAPs of high priority for conservation. "Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Healthcare and Industrial Applications" is a comprehensive volume that highlights the various healthcare, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications of MAPs and their future prospects.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 783 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Before the concept of history emerged, humans undoubtedly derived significant benefits from discovering medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs), which served as both food and medicine. Today, a wide array of available herbs and spices are cherished and enjoyed worldwide, contributing to good health and well-being. The global market also warmly embraces MAPs and essential oils, fostering a thriving industry. The growing awareness of environmental and nature conservation among buyers has encouraged producers to prioritize the production of high-quality essential oils. These consumer preferences have led to a growing demand for organic and herbal-based products in the international market. As the advantages of medicinal and aromatic plants become more recognized, these plants are poised to play a unique role in human life in the future.

However, until the last century, the production of botanicals relied heavily on wild-collection practices. Unfortunately, the increasing commercial collection, largely unmonitored trade, and habitat loss have exerted an incomparably growing pressure on plant populations in their natural habitats. Consequently, medicinal and aromatic plants have emerged as a top priority for conservation efforts.

Given the significance of these plants, we present a comprehensive volume titled "Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Healthcare and Industrial Applications." This publication showcases the diverse healthcare, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications being explored with MAPs, highlighting their immense importance and future prospects. The collection of chapters in this book, drawn from various fields related to MAPs, caters to the needs of individuals engaged in or interested in this field.

Weight: 1205g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030589776
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021