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Salvia officinalis : production, cultivation and uses / Cameron Ashton, editor.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Plant Science Research and Practices
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Sage.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (264 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Nova Science Publishers, [2021]
- Summary:
- "This book contains five chapters, each of which provides a different perspective on Salvia officinalis, commonly known as sage. Chapter One describes the use of this plant as a traditional medicine as well as recent studies confirming the various health benefits of sage. Chapter Two explains how Salvia officinalis can be used as an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Chapter Three focuses on the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of Salvia officinalis. Chapter Four describes the potential of Salvia officinalis compounds and extracts in the management of cardiovascular diseases and associated risk factors through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as safety concerns due to the presence of a neurotoxic compound in this species. Lastly, Chapter Five covers production technology, harvesting, utilization, and cytotoxicity of Salvia officinalis in detail"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1
- Salvia officinalis: Traditional Medicinal Plant with Novel Therapeutical Perspectives
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Usage of Salvia officinalis in the Traditional Medicine
- Phytochemistry of Salvia officinalis
- Bioactivities of Salvia officinalis
- Antimicrobial and Antiviral Activity
- Antioxidant Activity
- Anti-Inflammatory and Antinociceptive Activities
- Antidiabetic Activity
- Anticancer Activity
- Antineurodegenerative and Memory-Enhancing Activity
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2
- Salvia officinalis Potential Uses in Agriculture
- Composition of Oil and Extracts
- Insecticide Activity
- Antifungal Activity
- Herbicide Activity
- Final Considerations
- Chapter 3
- Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity of Salvia officinalis L.
- Harvesting
- Antimicrobial Activity
- Antimicrobial Activity of S. officinalis Extracts
- Antimicrobial Activity of S. officinalis Essential Oils
- Antioxidant Activity of Salvia officinalis L.
- Usage and Applications
- Usage and Applications in Food Science
- Chapter 4
- Potential of Salvia Officinalis in the Management of Cardiovascular Diseases
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Cardiovascular Diseases' Burden
- 3. Salvia officinalis in the Management of Cardiovascular Diseases
- 3.1. General Considerations
- 3.2. The Genus Salvia
- 3.3. Biological Activities of Salvia officinalis
- 3.3.1. Antioxidant Effects
- 3.3.2. Anti-Inflammatory Effects
- 3.3.3. Effects on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
- 4. Clinical Trials
- 5. Safety Profile of Salvia officinalis
- Chapter 5
- Cultivation, Chemistry, Medicinal Uses and Cytotoxicity of Salvia officinalis
- Introduction.
- Cultivation
- Soil and Climatic Conditions
- Plant Propagation
- Planting and Care
- Chemistry
- Medicinal Uses
- Studies on Cognitive Property
- Studies on Antimicrobial Property
- Supporting Studies on the Antioxidant Property
- Studies on Antidiabetic Property
- Evidence of the Anti-Inflammatory Effect
- Studies on Anticancer Property
- Hypolipidemic Activity
- Cytotoxicity
- Index
- Blank Page.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-5361-9647-9
- OCLC:
- 1250088974
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