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Prohibition, Control, and Regulation of Opium Poppy Cultivation and Production of Poppy Straw

The cultivation of opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) and the production of poppy straw are strictly regulated globally due to the plant's potential for narcotic substance production, especially opiates like morphine,…

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Coriander (Coriandrum sativum): General Introduction, Composition, Chemistry, Bio-Sources, Therapeutic Uses, and Commercial Applications

General Introduction Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), also known as cilantro (for its leaves) or Chinese parsley, is a herb from the Apiaceae family. It is native to regions spanning Southern Europe,…

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Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare): General Introduction, Composition, Chemistry, Bio-Sources, Therapeutic Uses, and Commercial Applications

General Introduction Fennel is a flowering plant belonging to the Apiaceae family, native to the Mediterranean region but now widely cultivated worldwide. The plant is known for its aromatic seeds,…

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Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.): General Introduction, Composition, Chemistry, Bio-Sources, Therapeutic Uses, and Commercial Applications

General Introduction Cinnamon is one of the oldest known spices, derived from the inner bark of trees belonging to the Cinnamomum genus, primarily Cinnamomum verum (True Cinnamon or Ceylon Cinnamon)…

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