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| Plants and Society, 4/e Dr. Estelle Levetin,
University of Tulsa Karen McMahon,
University of Tulsa
Herbs and Spices
Chapter 17 Outline
Chapter OutlineESSENTIAL OILS 285
HISTORY OF SPICES 285
Ancient Trade 285
ACLOSER LOOK 17.1—AROMATHERAPY: THE HEALING POWER OF SCENTS 286
Marco Polo 287
Age of Exploration 287
Imperialism 287
New World Discoveries 288
SPICES 289
Cinnamon: The Fragrant Bark 289
Black and White Pepper 289
Cloves 289
Nutmeg and Mace 290
Ginger and Turmeric 291
Saffron 292
Hot Chilies and Other Capsicum Peppers 293
Vanilla 294
Allspice 295
HERBS 295
The Aromatic Mint 295
The Parsley Family 295
The Mustard Family 297
The Lily Family: Pungent Alliums 299
ACLOSER LOOK 17.2—HERBS TO DYE FOR 300
CHAPTER SUMMARY 300
REVIEW QUESTIONS 301
FURTHER READING 302
LEARNING ONLINE 302
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