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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 Outline

ESSENTIAL 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