Chapter 7 Bioactivity of essential oils – anticancer, anti-HIV, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, and other activities
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Nagendra Kumar Chandrawanshi
Abstract
Mushrooms are macrofungus and they have been widely used since ancient times as food. It has wealthy resources for various biologically active components; it is immensely valued for its functional and medicinal purposes because of its distinctive flavors and textures. Mushrooms have well-known nutritional value that can be compared to many vegetables and act as a substitute for meat. Some edible mushrooms are well-known sources of volatile oils. With various sophisticated equipment and standard procedures, a library of volatile and nonvolatile mushrooms has been generated. They play a significant role in antimicrobial, anticancer, anti protozoan, and other dimensions, benefitting the human health. The present chapter focuses on mushroom oils, and their extraction and quantification process - and their biological importance, in detail. The chapter will be the pathway for current research development and for future research.
Abstract
Mushrooms are macrofungus and they have been widely used since ancient times as food. It has wealthy resources for various biologically active components; it is immensely valued for its functional and medicinal purposes because of its distinctive flavors and textures. Mushrooms have well-known nutritional value that can be compared to many vegetables and act as a substitute for meat. Some edible mushrooms are well-known sources of volatile oils. With various sophisticated equipment and standard procedures, a library of volatile and nonvolatile mushrooms has been generated. They play a significant role in antimicrobial, anticancer, anti protozoan, and other dimensions, benefitting the human health. The present chapter focuses on mushroom oils, and their extraction and quantification process - and their biological importance, in detail. The chapter will be the pathway for current research development and for future research.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- Author list VII
- Chapter 1 Introduction and general properties of essential oils 1
- Chapter 2 Essential oils, applications, and different extraction methods 25
- Chapter 3 Sources and raw materials of essential oils 47
- Chapter 4 Chemical composition of essential oils – fatty acids 65
- Chapter 5 Essential oils and their constituents 89
- Chapter 6 Extraction, production, and encapsulation of essential oils 121
- Chapter 7 Bioactivity of essential oils – anticancer, anti-HIV, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, and other activities 133
- Chapter 8 Application of essential oils in industries and daily usage 155
- Chapter 9 Application of essential oils in pharmaceutical industry 177
- Chapter 10 Application of essential oils in agriculture and veterinary 213
- Chapter 11 Application of essential oils in alternative medicine 237
- Chapter 12 Toxicity of essential oils 253
- Chapter 13 Essential oil screening and bioactive potential of some selected trees from temperate zone of Kumaun Himalaya Uttarakhand 269
- Index 285
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- Author list VII
- Chapter 1 Introduction and general properties of essential oils 1
- Chapter 2 Essential oils, applications, and different extraction methods 25
- Chapter 3 Sources and raw materials of essential oils 47
- Chapter 4 Chemical composition of essential oils – fatty acids 65
- Chapter 5 Essential oils and their constituents 89
- Chapter 6 Extraction, production, and encapsulation of essential oils 121
- Chapter 7 Bioactivity of essential oils – anticancer, anti-HIV, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, and other activities 133
- Chapter 8 Application of essential oils in industries and daily usage 155
- Chapter 9 Application of essential oils in pharmaceutical industry 177
- Chapter 10 Application of essential oils in agriculture and veterinary 213
- Chapter 11 Application of essential oils in alternative medicine 237
- Chapter 12 Toxicity of essential oils 253
- Chapter 13 Essential oil screening and bioactive potential of some selected trees from temperate zone of Kumaun Himalaya Uttarakhand 269
- Index 285
