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Many herbs and spices, in addition to their culinary use for taste, contain chemical compounds which have medicinal uses. For this reason, herbsand spices have been used for treating various ailments since ancient times.Modern scientific methods have enabled researchers to isolate bioactivecompounds from herbs and spices and perform chemical analyses, which can beused to develop medicines to treat different diseases. This book series is acompilation of current reviews on studies performed on herbs and spices. Scienceof Spices and Culinary Herbs is essential reading for medicinalchemists, herbalists and biomedical researchers interested in the science ofnatural herbs and spices that are common part of regional diets and folkmedicine. The second volume of this series features 6 reviews of unique herbs andseeds:1. Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.): A Review of itsUse as a Spice, a Culinary Herb and Medicinal Applications2. Piper nigrum (Black pepper): A Flavor for Health3. Coriander Seeds -Ethno-medicinal, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile4. The Fenugreek Seed: Therapeutic Properties and Applications5. Biological Activities ofFoeniculum vulgare Mill6. Exploration of DillSeeds (Anethum graveolens): AnAyurpharmacomic Approach

Many herbs and spices, in addition to their culinary use for taste, contain chemical compounds which have medicinal uses. For this reason, herbs and spices have been used for treating various ailments since ancient times. Modern scientific methods have enabled researchers to isolate bioactive compounds from herbs and spices and perform chemical analyses, which can be used to develop medicines to treat different diseases. This book series is a compilation of current reviews on studies performed on herbs and spices. Science of Spices and Culinary Herbs is essential reading for medicinal chemists, herbalists and biomedical researchers interested in the science of natural herbs and spices that are common part of regional diets and folk medicine.The third volume of this series features the following reviews: - Anthelmintic Properties of Cinnamon for the Control of Agricultural and Public Health Pests- Nutraceutical Attributes of Tamarindus indica L. - Devils' Tree with Sour Date- An Overview of the Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) Fruit: A Potential source of Nutritional and Health promoting Phytoconstituents- The Clinical Overview of Turmeric, Turmeric-based Medicines, and Turmeric Isolates- Origanum majorana: The Fragrance of Health- Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.): The King of Spices- Coriander: A Herb with Multiple Benefits- Flax Seed (Linum usitatissimum) a Potential Functional Food Source