Gebundenes Buch

Ginseng Nutritional Components and Functional Factors

Beschreibung

Panax ginseng C.A.Mey. is an Araliaceae Panax plant. Along with mink and antler, ginseng is one of the three treasures of Northeast of China, and is a valuable medicine and health care product. The "King of Herbs" is known around the globe; however, a comprehensive source of information on its use is needed. This book is based on a study of 45 samples of ginseng collected from Jilin Province, Heilongjiang Province, Liaoning Province and Korea. These samples, which included 3, 4 and 5-year-old ginseng, were analyzed for various constituents, such as ginsenosides and polysaccharides, providing extensive scientific data. This book not only focuses on the methods of analyzing the nutritional content and functional factors in ginseng, but also presents the findings of these analyses. Uncovering the mysteries of ginseng, offering scientific-technological insights and comparing domestic and foreign ginseng, it is a valuable reference resource for researchers and consumers alike.

Autor

Pingya Li received his Ph.D. degree from Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, China. He is currently a senior professor at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, China. In addition, he is the director of the National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Ginseng Innovative Drugs, and the director of Jilin University's Natural Drug Research Center. His research chiefly focuses on the phytochemistry and bioactivity of traditional Chinese medicines, especially ginseng and American ginseng. His research interests also include the research and development of anti-cancer and innovative cardiovascular protective drugs. Jinping Liu is a professor at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, China. She received her Ph.D. degree from Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, China. Her career as a researcher began at the Institute of Frontier Medical science, Jilin University, China, where she worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow. She has also been a visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, USA. She is currently the director of the Jilin Engineering Research Center of Ginseng/American Ginseng Innovative Drugs. Her work largely focuses on the research and development of active ingredients from traditional Chinese medicine. 

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Chemical Industry Press / Springer / Springer Nature Singapore / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-981-15-4687-7
• 1st edition 2020
• Seitenzahl: 212
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Juli 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 260mm x 183mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 526g
• ISBN-13: 9789811546877
• ISBN-10: 9811546878
• Artikelnr.: 58848343