Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - vol. 20 - Vetiveria. The Genus Vetiveria (193p) [Inua].pdf

Series: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles (Book 20)
Title: Vetiveria, The Genus Vetiveria
Hardcover: 202 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 1 edition (January 17, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780415275866

Description: Vetiveria is one of the most versatile genera in plant kingdom. For example, the species Vetiveria zizanoides produces oderous roots from which a precious essential oil is distilled and used in a variety of applications from perfumery to ethnopharmacology. The same roots give the plant particular characteristics that make it a valuable natural barrier against erosion. Vetiveria: The Genus Vetiveria describes the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, essential oil biogenesis and chemical composition, ethnopharmacology and distillation. The book covers the production of plants for oil exploration, the use of Vetiver as an ecological tool against erosion, flood, soil pollution, and many other applications.