Download or read book Ginger Turmeric and Indian Arrowroot written by Roby Jose Ciju and published by AGRIHORTICO. This book was released on 2021-03-18 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This small book explains in detail growing practices and health benefits of three prominent members of Ginger family such as ginger, turmeric and Indian arrowroot. Ginger is tropical and subtropical in its growth habit. It is grown for its aromatic rhizomes which are used as a vegetable, a spice and as a traditional medicine. Ginger rhizomes are often called ‘ginger root’ though it is not actually a root. As in case of all plants belonging to ginger family, turmeric also prefers tropical and subtropical moist climate for its growth. Turmeric plant is an herbaceous perennial crop mainly grown for its edible rhizomes which are used as an important spice, condiment and dye. Turmeric is also known as ‘Indian saffron’. Indian arrowroot is cultivated as a root crop just like ginger and turmeric for extracting arrowroot powder. Arrowroot powder is believed to have numerous medicinal properties.
Download or read book Ginger Turmeric and Indian Arrowroot written by Roby Jose Ciju and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-02 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ginger is tropical and subtropical in its growth habit. It is grown for its aromatic rhizomes which are used as a vegetable, a spice and as a traditional medicine. Ginger rhizomes are often called 'ginger root' though it is not actually a root. As in case of all plants belonging to ginger family, turmeric also prefers tropical and subtropical moist climate for its growth. Turmeric plant is an herbaceous perennial crop mainly grown for its edible rhizomes which are used as an important spice, condiment and dye. Turmeric is also known as 'Indian saffron'. Indian arrowroot is cultivated as a root crop just like ginger and turmeric for extracting arrowroot powder. Arrowroot powder is believed to have numerous medicinal properties.
Download or read book The Agronomy and Economy of Turmeric and Ginger written by K.P. Prabhakaran Nair and published by Newnes. This book was released on 2013-02-20 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turmeric has been used as a medicine, a condiment, and a dye since at least 600 B.C., while ginger has been used extensively throughout history for its medicinal purposes. The Agronomy and Economy of Turmeric and Ginger brings these two important plants together in one reference book, explaining their history, production techniques, and nutritional and medicinal properties in detail. This book is intuitively organized by plant and use, allowing quick access to information. It puts the uniquely Indian use and history of turmeric and ginger plants into a global context of production and economic aspects. It explores the plants from a botanical perspective, and goes into details of their chemical composition as well. Rounding out the book are chapters on disease and pest control issues. The book is a valuable resource for those involved in the production and marketing of these plants, as well as those looking for more information on the medicinal and nutritional properties of turmeric and ginger. - The first book to bring together extensive information about turmeric and ginger - Incorporates medicinal, nutritional and agricultural aspects of the two plants - Offers a global perspective
Download or read book The Secret Benefits Of Ginger And Turmeric written by Vikaas Budhwaar and published by Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book unravels the mysterious world of ginger and turmeric and gives a detailed account of their origin, cultivation, botanical make-up, chemical composition, and medicinal and culinary uses.
Download or read book Turmeric Curcuma longa L and Ginger Zingiber officinale Rosc World s Invaluable Medicinal Spices written by Kodoth Prabhakaran Nair and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-10-25 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the various aspects, from production to marketing of turmeric and ginger, the world’s two most important and invaluable medicinal spice crops. The book begins with their origin and history, global spread, and goes on to describe the botany, production agronomy, fertilizer practices, pest management, post-harvest technology, pharmacology and nutraceutical uses. The book presents the economy, import-export and world markets involved with reference to turmeric and ginger. It would be a benchmark and an important reference source for scientists, students, both undergraduate and post graduate, studying agriculture and food sciences and policy makers. It would be of great interest to professionals and industry involved in spice trade.
Download or read book The Ginger and Turmeric Companion Natural Recipes and Remedies for Everyday Health written by Suzy Scherr and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 75 ways to support health and wellness with ginger and turmeric Likely already sitting on your spice rack, ginger and turmeric have been culinary and medicinal staples for centuries—and for good reason. While best known for their flavor, and turmeric’s vibrant color, these spices are also rich in health benefits. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, ginger stimulates digestion, strengthens immunity, and helps ease motion sickness, while turmeric can help relieve migraines and even spice up your makeup regimen. Both have powerful anti-inflammatory properties. In The Ginger & Turmeric Companion, Suzy Scherr demonstrates how to incorporate these natural wellness aids into daily life. From surprising and delicious recipes—including information on how to maximize the benefits of adding ginger and turmeric to your diet—to health and beauty secrets, she presents a fuss-free guide to these powerful spices. With Scherr’s comprehensive guidance, look no further than the spice cabinet for a feel-good, look-good way to mix up everyday routines.
Download or read book Ginger and Turmeric written by K. H. Krishnamurthy and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book World Spice Plants written by Johannes Seidemann and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-12-27 with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite their long tradition spices are subject to international modern scientific research. This has made it necessary to disseminate knowledge to a large audience of interest. The book addresses this need by informing the reader about the complex worldwide use of spice plants. The many spice and aromatic plants are arranged in alphabetical order of their botanical relevance. It includes all species which have been cultivated for the above purposes. It also covers species whose usage has long ceased or which are used only rarely or have become wild. In this respect the author has aimed at comprehensiveness. In total over 1400 plants have been collated. The very extensive register of literature has been designed to facilitate intensive study of a specific plant or spice. Works both on botany and agriculture, and on chemistry, pharmacodynamics and usage have been considered. The book is aimed principally at spice and aroma experts, pharmacists, botanists and interested lay persons. But the author also had in mind food chemists, dieticians and agricultural scientists, for whom botany, chemistry and pharmacological aspects may be of interest. It is hoped that those occupied in the spice and aroma industry involved in creating spice blends and the like will also take inspiration from the book.
Download or read book Firminger s Manual of Gardening for India written by Thomas Augustus Charles Firminger and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Agronomy and Economy of Turmeric and Ginger The Invaluable Medicinal Spice Crops written by K. P. Prabhakaran Nair and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-03-28 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biodiversity in India Status Issues and Challenges written by Shalinder Kaur and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This contributed book is based on the current status of biodiversity in India, issues and challenges faced by the authorities involved in conservation efforts, and the imperative role of various direct and indirect stakeholders in biodiversity conservation. The book discusses the current status of different forms of biodiversity in India, challenges faced by stakeholders, issues and reasons for biodiversity losses, and efforts by government through various laws, policies, and programs in a concise and comprehensive manner throughout its many chapters. In this way, readers can access diverse information on Indian biodiversity through this book. It is compiled by leading experts in the field of conservation. In 18 chapters, it covers biodiversity of both fauna and flora, on land and in aquatic ecosystems, legal and policy aspects, as well as innovative conservation tool and techniques. It is useful for undergraduates and graduate students and also educates policy planners, bureaucrats, foresters, and researchers in India and abroad.
Download or read book Systematic Botany written by Subhash Chandra Datta and published by New Age International. This book was released on 1989 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Term Systematic Botany Encompasses The Domain Not Only Of The Higher Plants, But Also Of The Lower Plants. Since It Is Not Possible To Treat Adequately The Various Plant-Groups Under A Single Volume, This Edition Is Restricted To A Discussion Of The Angiosperms. It Has Been Designed As A Textbook For The Undergraduate Students (Pass & Honours) Of All The Indian Universities And It Will Be Helpful To Postgraduate Students In Botany As Well As To The Study Of Agriculture And Allied Subjects. The Author Has Abandoned Bentham-Hookers System And Presented A New Scheme Of Angiosperm-Classification. Although The Latter Scheme, Like Any Other Envisaged Before, Has Its Shortcomings, It Represents The Most Probable Natural Relationship Among Flowering Plants.Almost All The Taxa Prevalent In The Indian Flora Have Been Dealt With, Covering 44 Orders And 193 Families. Generally, Each Order Has Been Discussed In The Light Of Phylogeny And With Emphasis On Its General Features, Circum Inter-Relationship, Origin And Means Of Identification Of Various Families (By Bracketed Keys). Those Families Prominent In The Countrys Flora Have Been Described Under Six Or Seven Different Heads, Depending On The Available Information. Though The Inconspicuous Ones Have Not Been Categorised Likewise, One Can Even Find In Them The Array Of Items Under Each Family Being Suitably Treated. Moreover, The Nomenclature Of Plants Have Been Checked And Brought Up-To-Date As Far As Possible. Part One Is An Expose Of Taxonomic Principles, While PartsThree And Four, Deal With The Dicotyledonous And Monocotyledonous Plants Respectively. Under Part Two, There Are Certain Specialised Topics Which Have A Bearing On The Study Of The Systematic Botany Of Angiosperms. A List Of Important Books And Papers Is Inserted At The End Of Each Part. In Brief, The Author Has Made Anattempt To Give A Complete Picture Of Angiosperm Systematics.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Plant Names written by H. L. Gerth van Wijk and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 1486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Manual of Materia Medica and Therapeutics Being an Abridgement of Dr Pereira s Elements of Materia Medica Arranged in Conformity with the British Pharmacop ia By F J Farre Assisted by R Bentley and by R Warington written by Jonathan PEREIRA and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pharmacographia Indica written by William Dymock and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 892 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Economic Botany written by S. L. Kochhar and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-07 with total page 685 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides vivid information about the history of plant exploration, migration, domestication, distribution and crop improvement"--
Download or read book The Mandells It s Not Your Fault You re Fat Diet written by Marshall Mandell and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1983 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
