Mint The Genus Mentha

• Other Authors: Lawrence, Brian M. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Boca Raton, FL CRC Press 2007
• Series: Medicinal and aromatic plants--industrial profiles volume 44
• Subjects: Plant preparations; Phytotherapy; Mints (Plants); Mentha
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• Physical Description: 556 pages, [2] p. of plates illustrations 26 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and indexes
• ISBN: 0849307791; 9780849307799

Continuing in the esteemed tradition of the previous volumes in the Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Series, Mint: The Genus Mentha presents an in-depth look at the genus, providing information on its history, production, chemical constituents, market trends, and medicinal and nutritional uses. Beginning with a review of the correct taxonomy and proper distillation and extraction methods, the text then expands on many detailed and complex aspects of the cultivation, processing, and quality assessment of the different types of mint.