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OverviewFrankincense, also called olibanum, is an aromatic resin used since ancient times for incense, perfume and aromatherapy. It is readily available as an essential oil or as a supplement or extract, and studies have shown that it may enhance heart health and liver health and soothe pain and inflammation. This new volume is a comprehensive desktop reference book specifically gum olibanum - frankincense. It introduces the significance of the species and covers the botany, phytochemistry, propagation, extraction, and pharmacological uses. It also discusses the species’ genetic diversity using molecular markers, in vitro propagation and biotechnological aspects of Boswellia species, the trade and commerce of frankincense, and as well as its threats and conservation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: T. Pullaiah , K. Venkata Ratnam (Rayalaseema University, India) , Mallappa Kumara Swamy , Lepakshi Md. BhakshuPublisher: Apple Academic Press Inc. Imprint: Apple Academic Press Inc. Weight: 0.802kg ISBN: 9781774912638ISBN 10: 1774912635 Pages: 326 Publication Date: 17 July 2023 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationT. Pullaiah, PhD, is a former Professor at the Department of Botany at Sri Krishnadevaraya University in Andhra Pradesh, India, where he has held many important positions. A prolific author and editor, he has authored 52 books, edited 23 books and published over 330 research papers. He was a member of the Species Survival Commission of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). K. Venkata Ratnam, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at Rayalaseema University, Kurnool, India. He has many years of teaching and research experience in ethnobotany and biodivesity conservation studies and has published numerous research papers in national and international journals. Mallappa Kumara Swamy, PhD, is Professor and Head of the Department of Biotechnology at East West First Grade College, Bengaluru, India. With over 17 years of teaching and research experience, he has authored and edited journal papers, book chapters and books. Lepakshi Md. Bhakshu, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at PVKN. Govt. College (A), Chittoor, India. During his over 20 years of research in ethnobotany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemical studies and biodiversity conservation, his work has been published in national and international journals. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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