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Herbal and Acidulant Tree Spices

Their Global Commercial Potential

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Authors:
  1. Kodoth Prabhakaran Nair

    1. Villament G3, C/o Dr. Mavila Pankajakshy, Kozhikode, India

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  • A compendium of unique herbal and acidulant tree spices
  • Insights into spices with extraordinary medicinal values
  • A guide for global researchers and developmental agencies

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Introduction

    • Kodoth Prabhakaran Nair
    Pages 1-3

  3. Amchur

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    Pages 5-11

  4. Anardana

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    Pages 13-27

  5. Balm or Lemon Balm

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    Pages 29-32

  6. Basil or Sweet Basil (Tulsi)

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    Pages 33-41

  7. Bay or Laurel Leaves

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    Pages 43-46

  8. Kokam or Kokum

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    Pages 47-56

  9. Juniper

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    Pages 57-64

  10. Hyssop

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    Pages 65-68

  11. Marjoram

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    Pages 69-74

  12. Japanese Mint

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    Pages 75-89

  13. Peppermint

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    Pages 91-94

  14. Spearmint

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    Pages 95-99

  15. Origanum

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    Pages 101-105

  16. Parsley

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    Pages 107-111

  17. Rosemary

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    Pages 113-117

  18. Ashwagandha

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    Pages 119-120

  19. Manathakkali

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    Pages 121-141
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About this book

This book discusses leafy spices or herbs known as “aromatic herbs”, which, apart from being used in culinary art for flavoring of foods and beverages, are also known to possess antiseptic, anti-oxidant and other medicinal properties, in addition to many nutraceutical and cosmetic properties.

Of the numerous herbs twelve of the commercially important herbs are imported into 4 major European markets, namely, France, Germany, United Kingdom and The Netherlands to the tune of 12000 to 13000 tonnes per annum. This book discusses these leafy herbs and their tremendous commercial potential in international trade. The book offers a comprehensive insight into  commercial herbs, with an objective of enhancing their yield, and provides a platform for further research into the global trade potential.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Villament G3, C/o Dr. Mavila Pankajakshy, Kozhikode, India

    Kodoth Prabhakaran Nair

About the author

Kodoth Prabhakaran Nair is an eminent international agricultural scientist who has worked in Europe, Africa and Asia for more than three decades, during which time he has held a number of prominent academic positions, including the National Chair of the Science Foundation, The Royal Society, Belgium; Professor and Head of the Departments of Agriculture, Soil Sciences and Basic Sciences at The University Center, The Republic of Cameroon; and Senior Professor at the University of Fort Hare, Republic of South Africa – the alma mater of the late Nelson Mandela, and where he began the struggle against apartheid. Professor Nair is best known, globally, for developing “The Nutrient Buffer Power Concept”, a revolutionary soil management technique that is changing the face of modern farming in the developing world. The recipient of several national and international awards for developing this concept and currcurrently nominated for prestigious The Right Livelihood Award 2022 orwhat is popularly known as "The Alternative Nobel Prize", he has authored ten books, including “ISSUES IN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE”, which was launched by India’s great President, the late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in Raj Bhavan, Chennai, India. He has received eight invitations to contribute invitational chapters to ADVANCES IN AGRONOMY, the magnum opus of agricultural science, a world record. He is also a Senior Fellow of the world renowned Alexander von Humboldt Research Foundation, The Federal Republic of Germany. Was recently elected Fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, India. Currently pursuing global agricultural research, he lives with his wife, Dr Pankajam Nair, a nematologist trained in Europe, in Calicut, Kerala State, India

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Herbal and Acidulant Tree Spices

  • Book Subtitle: Their Global Commercial Potential

  • Authors: Kodoth Prabhakaran Nair

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-04360-4

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-04359-8Published: 10 May 2022

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-04362-8Published: 11 May 2023

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-04360-4Published: 09 May 2022

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 141

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Plant Sciences, Environmental Economics, Plant Ecology, Economic Geography, Environmental Management

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