Sage: The Genus SalviaSpiridon E. Kintzios Sage, the genus Salvia is one of the most famous and used herbs in the world. This volume, containing twenty chapters written by the leading experts in the field, presents a comprehensive coverage on all aspects of Salvia. Topics covered include the presentation of the (approximately 400) most known Salvia species; the distribution of the genus; its chemotaxonomy, ecophysiology, cultivation technology and breeding methods; information on the extraction, isolation, characterisation and structure of a large number of bioactive components the various pharmacological properties of the species; the share of Salvia products in the aromatherapy and natural cosmetics market; biotechnological techniques; and commercial aspects. This comprehensive volume on Salvia should be of interest to everyone involved in medicinal and aromatic plant applications and research. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Botany | 27 |
Salvia in Southern Africa | 47 |
Cultivation and Breeding | 93 |
Legal Protection of Salvia Varieties | 135 |
Pharmacology | 143 |
Antioxidants from Salvia officinalis | 185 |
The Antihypertensive Properties of DanShen the Root | 193 |
Effects of Salvia on the Nervous | 207 |
Biotechnology | 225 |
Tissue Culture Somatic Embryogenesis Micropropagation | 243 |
Commercial Aspects | 263 |
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