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.
Chapter
1. Introduction.- Chp 2: Amchur.- Chp.3:Anardana.- Chp 4:Balm or
Lemon Balm.- Chp.5:Basil or Sweet Basil (Tulsi).- Chp.6:Bay or Laurel
Leaves.- Chp 7: Kokam or Kokum.- Chp 8:Juniper.- Chp.9: Hyssop.- Chp 10:
Marjoram.- Chp 11: Japanese Mint.- Chp: 12: Peppermint.- Chp 13: Spearmint.-
Chp 14. Origanum.- Chp 15: Parsley.- Chp 16: Rosemary.- Chp 17:
Ashwagndha.- Chp 18.:Manathakkali.
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 Indias 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
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