Under major sources, 17 aromatic crops and under other sources, 25 crops and discussed in detail. Sixth and seventh chapters deal with major and other sources of aromatic oils. Information on aromatic oil's vide spread application to relieve stress and rejuvenate body are also included. Chapter on 'Aromatherapy' details the use of essential oils in human health care, techniques employed, aromatherapy message, aromatic bath, facial care, hair care etc. Aromatic oils & their derivatives and combinations occupy a covetable position in holistic medicines such as aromatherapy. These aspects are covered in fourth chapter on 'Quality assurance of essential oils'. This necessitates development and imposition of appropriate quality standards in trade. Conditions and duration of storage also have a bearing on quality of essential oil. Quality of oil is found to vary significantly with ecotypes, season, time of collection, crop maturity and weather conditions prevailing during the growth period, extraction method and duration of extraction process. Chapter on 'Extraction of aroma principles' describes traditional as well as modern techniques employed for efficient extraction of volatile oils and oleo-resins from different plants materials and equipments employed for the purpose. Classification of aromatic plants based on their climatic requirement, growth habit and floral morphology elaborated in succeeding chapter will be of great interest to students, researchers and farmers. History of development of cultivation and aroma based industries in different regions of the world is described to emphasize their significance, scope and role in increasing the quality of human life. Introductory chapter on 'History, importance and scope of aromatic plants' deals with the importance of aromatic crops and their close association with human health and beauty care from time immemorial. This book on 'Aromatic Plants' contains seven chapters. Family : Magnoliaceae Vernacular names : English : Golden yellow champa Sanskrit : Champak, Hemapushpa, Pitapushpa, Sthiragandha, Gandh phalli Hindi : Champa, Champaka . Champak Scientific name : Michelia champaca Linn.
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