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Tree resins such as mastic, gum arabic, frankincense and myrrh have been used for centuries all over the world. This book presents different fields of application for natural gums and resins in medicine, nutrition and cosmetics, taking some selected medicinal plant species as examples. It provides valuable information and a better understanding of the ecologically sustainable use of these globally significant plant raw materials. This is especially important for the processing industry. The contents include: Historical significance Cultivation Ecologically sustainable use Harvesting and trade Postharvest and storage management Processing for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and perfume industry Protection and conservation of endangered species This book is of interest to researchers in botany and plant science, medicinal plants, pharmacy, chemistry and medicine, also practitioners in herbal and complementary medicine.
Contents
1: Historical significance of resins and gums in cultural practices, cosmetics and nutrition in the Middle and Far East 2: Taxonomy and distribution of botanical resources providing most important gums and resins 3: Valuable chemical constituents and properties 4: Harvesting and trade with special focus on sustainability aspects 5: Postharvest and storage management 6: Processing of natural gums and resins 7: Quality aspects and analysis 8: Going green: how we can move to ecologically sustainable use of gums and resins in commercial supply chains 9: Protection of endangered species 10: Future global market for resins, gums and related products
