This 2009 new and revised 2nd edition is now brought up-to-date with latest contemporary processing technology. The old edition has been revised thoroughly and obsolete information was deleted and necessary corrections made. New chapters on Supercritical Fluid Extraction & Ultrasonic Extraction are examples of this new development. Due to rapid development in the fields of pharmacology and bioavailability and to enhance shelf-life of products, two new chapters have been added respectively; Herb Drug Interactions and a chapter on Liposomes and Phytosomes.
CONTENTS Chapter 1 Extraction of Medicinal Plants
Chapter 2 Supercritical Fluid Extraction and Ultrasonic Extraction
Chapter 3 Liposomes and Phytosomes
Chapter 4 Extraction Charts
Chapter 5 Phytopharmaceuticals and Their Source Herbs
Chapter 6 Herbal Sources of Food Supplements, Taste Enhancers, Colours and Cosmetics
Chapter 7 Herbal Extracts
Chapter 8 Some Hints on Herbal Formulations
Chapter 9 Pharmacological Classification of Medicinal Herbs
Chapter 10 Herb Drug Interactions
Chapter 11 Suggested Dosage of Natural Plant Products
