Geranium and Pelargonium: The Genus Geranium and Pelargonium edited by Maria Lis-Balchin

Special Indian Reprint !

Geranium and Pelargonium:
The Genus Geranium and Pelargonium
edited by Maria Lis-Balchin

This volume aims to dispel myths and peel away layers of incorrect and muddled information which contribute to the unclear image of the genera.

Geranium and Pelargonium features discussion and new information on some of the following areas:

Taxonomy and history of usage and nomenclature
Cultivation for essential oil production and retail purposes in different countries
Phytochemistry of the genera
Chemistry of Geranium and Pelargonium oils
Theory and practice of distillation of Geranium and Pelargonium oils
Pharmacology an therapeutic properties of Geranium and Pelargonium oils and extracts
Use of Geranium and Pelargonium products in aromatherapy, perfumery, cosmetics, food processing and medicine
New research into Geranium and Pelargonium
Theory and practice of distillation

This book will be of interest to graduate students, scientists and professionals in the Geranium and Pelargonium growing and retail industry, the perfumery, food and cosmetics industries, and to those interested in Geranium and Pelargonium for alternative and conventional medical use.

Contents

Geranium

History of Nomenclature, Usage and Cultivation of Geranium and Pelargonium Species

The Taxonomy of Geranium Species and Cultivars, their Origins and Growth in the Wild

Phytochemistry of the genus Geranium

Cultivation and Harvesting of Geranium Macrorrhizum and Geranium Sanguineum for Medicinal Use in Bulgaria

Production, Extraction, Distillation and Use

Use of Geranium Species Extracts as Herbal Medicines

Pelargonium

The Taxonomy of Pelargonium Species and Cultivars, their Origins and Growth in the Wild

Cultivation and Sales of Pelargonium Plants for Ornamental Use in the UK and Worldwide

Growing Pelargoniums in the Garden, Conservatory and for Shows

Phytochemistry of the Genus Pelargonium

Pharmacology of Pelargonium Essential Oils and Extracts in vitro and in vivo

Antimicrobial Properties of Pelargoniums

Essential Oils from Different Pelargonium Species and Cultivars and their Chemical Composition

Chemotaxonomy of Pelargonium based on Alkaloids and Essential Oils

Phylogenetical Relationships within the Genus Pelargonium based on the RAPD-PCR Method of DNA Analysis Correlated with the Essential Oil Composition

Geranium Essential Oil: Standardization, ISO; Adulteration and its Detection Using GC, Enantiomeric Columns and Bioactivity

'Rose Scented Geranium' A Pelargonium Grown for the Perfume Industry

Cultivation and Distillation of Geranium Oil from Pelargonium Species in India

Micropropagation and Biotechnological Approaches to Tissue Culture of Pelargonium Species and Essential Oils of Scenteds

Geranium Oil and its Use in Aromatherapy

Perfumery and Cosmetic Products Utilizing Geranium Oil

New Research: Possible Uses of Various Pelargonium Leaf Oils and Extracts as Food Preservatives

Pelargonium Reniforme and Pelargonium Sidoides: their Botany, Chemistry, and Medicinal Use

Insecticidal effect of Pelargonium Extracts

Correlation of the Chemical Profiles of the Essential Oil of Pelargonium (Geranium oil) and Others Seperatel and in Mixes, with their Relaxant or Stimulant Properties in Man and Smooth Muscle Preparations in vitro