Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Pharmaceutical, Food and Cosmetic Applications

Medicinal and aromatic plants have been used for medicinal and therapeutic purposes for centuries, and modern medicine recognizes the health benefits of these plants. The book covers the methods to obtain drugs from medicinal and aromatic plants, the challenges encountered in growing them and stress factors effects. It presents edible and toxic medicinal and aromatic plants and gives information on pharmaceutical, cosmetic and aromatherapy uses.