Plant-Based Therapeutics, Volume 3: The Zingiberaceae Family

By examining historical applications of the compounds found in plants, this five-volume series serves as a reference for quality assurance, research, product development, and regulatory guidance of the compounds found in plant-based medicines. This work supports the growing consumers’ interest in herbal medicine for wellness and health.

Published or planned titles of this series include Cannabis sativa, the Brassicaceae family, the Zingiberaceae family (this volume), Allium plants, and Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa.

Ivan A. Ross, Biologist (Ret’d), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), participated in planning and conducting toxicology research projects and related programs and policies to ensure they meet the needs of the United States of America’s food programs and responsibilities. He also developed, validated, and documented state-of-the-art analytical methods for specific specimens, compounds, or classes of compounds as necessary for increased efficiency and assurance of accuracy. Dr. Ross has published several research articles and four volumes of reference books, Medicinal Plants of the World: Chemical Constituents, Traditional, and Modern Medicinal Uses with Humana Press (now a Springer Imprint).