TY - CHAP AU - Cinara V. da Silva AU - Fernanda M. Borges AU - Eudes S. Velozo ED - Venketeshwer Rao Y1 - 2012-03-21 PY - 2012 T1 - Phytochemistry of some Brazilian Plants with Aphrodisiac Activity N2 - Phytochemicals are biologically active compounds present in plants used for food and medicine. A great deal of interest has been generated recently in the isolation, characterization and biological activity of these phytochemicals. This book is in response to the need for more current and global scope of phytochemicals. It contains chapters written by internationally recognized authors. The topics covered in the book range from their occurrence, chemical and physical characteristics, analytical procedures, biological activity, safety and industrial applications. The book has been planned to meet the needs of the researchers, health professionals, government regulatory agencies and industries. This book will serve as a standard reference book in this important and fast growing area of phytochemicals, human nutrition and health. BT - Phytochemicals SP - Ch. 15 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/26989 DO - 10.5772/26989 SN - PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-04-19 ER -