Chemical Dictionary of Economic Plants
Chemical Dictionary of Economic Plants
Jeffrey B. Harborne (Editor), Herbert Baxter (Editor)
Hardcover
236 pages
July 2001
This book is a compilation that lists the many essential and invaluable plant substances man has found invaluable throughout his life. Where necessary the chemical structures of the plant products are included and starting with the product rather than the plant name it provides easy access to information on an extensive range of plant products - of use in many industries.
A full bibliography of the books consulted during the compilation is included as well as two indexes (the plant species and common name) and a listing of the entry names of products and their synonyms.
Each entry includes:
Name of Plant Product
Synonyms
Chemical Classification
Occurrence
Description and Composition
Comments (where applicable)
Where necessary the chemical structures of the plant products are also included.
Table of Contents
Contributors.
Preface.
Medicinal Plants.
Food Plants.
Essential Oils.
Oils and Fats.
Dyestuffs.
Tannins.
Plant Biocides.
Hallucinogenics.
Gums and Rubbers.
Waxes and Resins.
Plant Fibres.
Books Consulted.
Species Index.
Name Index.