Geranium and Pelargonium

History of Nomenclature, Usage and Cultivation

Maria Lis-Balchin

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English

CRC Press
03 October 2002

Agriculture & related industries; Taxonomy & systematics; Botany & plant sciences; Agronomy & crop production

Confusion about the genera Geranium and Pelargonium existed even before Linnaeus' binomial system of classification bundled both into the former category in 1753. Despite later evaluations that separated the two, many practitioners of alternative medicine and aromatherapists, among others, remain unaware of the distinction. Laymen and plant sales personnel are often equally in the dark, as the majority of garden center 'geraniums' are Pelargonium species and cultivars. This work aims to dispel myths and peel away layers of incorrect and muddled information which contribute to the unclear image of the genera.

Geranium and Pelargonium: The Genus Geranium and Pelargonium features discussion and new information on some of the following areas:
* taxonomy and history of usage and nomenclature
* cultivation for essential oil production and retail purposes in different countries
* phytochemistry of the genera
* chemistry of Geranium and Pelargonium oils
* theory and practice of distillation of Geranium and Pelargonium oils
* pharmacology an therapeutic properties of Geranium and Pelargonium oils and extracts
* use of Geranium and Pelargonium products in aromatherapy, perfumery, cosmetics, food processing and medicine
* new research into Geranium and Pelargonium This book will be of interest to graduate students, scientists and professionals in the Geranium and Pelargonium growing and retail industry, the perfumery, food and cosmetics industries, and to those interested in Geranium and Pelargonium for alternative and conventional medical use.
* Theory and practice of distillation

Edited by: Maria Lis-Balchin
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 816g
ISBN: 9780415284875
ISBN 10: 0415284872
Pages: 348
Publication Date: 03 October 2002
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Maria Lis-Balchin

Reviews for Geranium and Pelargonium: History of Nomenclature, Usage and Cultivation

"""This book is excellent for academic libraries that serve horticultural programs and organic chemistry programs."" - E-Streams, Vol. 7, No. 4, April 2004 ""Undoubtly, the book serves as a comprehensive source of information focusing on industrial profiles of medicinal plantsTaken as a whole, Geranium and Pelargonium is an excellent resource for the pharmacognosists, phytochemists and phytopharmacologists, as well as other professionals interested in botanical medicine and plant chemistry of these genera."" -Phytomedicine Vol. 11, 2004"