HERBAL APPLICATIONS AND ADVANCED PROCESSING
Synopsis
Herbal Applications and Advanced Processing offers a comprehensive overview of the scientific, technological, and therapeutic aspects of herbs in modern applications. The book is structured into two parts: Herbal applications and processing technologies. It explores the nutritional and therapeutic potential of herbs, spices, and plant-derived bioactive compounds in functional foods, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, fragrances, and phytopharmaceuticals. With growing interest in holistic wellness and personalized nutrition, Malaysia’s biodiversity offers great opportunities to integrate traditional knowledge with scientific innovation. The popularity and discussion on cosmetics highlight consumer demand for herbal alternatives, particularly for halal and green products with natural scents and essential oils. Phytopharmaceuticals are examined for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, and neuroprotective properties with native botanicals. The book also covers analytical tools such as fourier transform infrared (FTIR) for quality control and highlights the role of nanotechnology in stabilizing and enhancing herbal bioactive compounds, offering valuable insights for students, researchers, and industry professionals.
Chapters
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CHAPTER 1HERBAL APPLICATIONS AND INNOVATION
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CHAPTER 2HERBAL KNOWLEDGE IN MODERN THERAPEUTICS AND CONSERVATION
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CHAPTER 3HERBAL FOODS AND NUTRACEUTICALS FOR WELLNESS
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CHAPTER 4HERBS IN COSMETICS AND FRAGRANCES
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CHAPTER 5HERBS FOR PHYTOPHARMACEUTICALS
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CHAPTER 6THERAPEUTICS AND THE BIOACTIVITY OF MAHKOTA DEWA
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CHAPTER 7TECHNOLOGIES IN HERBAL PROCESSING
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CHAPTER 8QUALITY CONTROL AND STANDARDIZATION OF HERBAL PRODUCTS USING FTIR
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CHAPTER 9HERBAL NANOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT
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