Contents: 1. Importance and origin of ornamental medicinal and aromatic crops. 2. Various beneficial properties of edible flowers related to human health. 3. Medicinal soundness of ornamental medicinal and aromatic flowers. 4. Antioxidant properties of ornamental medicinal and aromatic crops. 5. Aromatic components and health effects of ornamental medicinal and aromatic crops. 6. Cultivation aspects of ornamental medicinal and aromatic crops. 7. Precautions of cultivating ornamental medicinal and aromatic crops. 8. Post harvest management of ornamental medicinal and aromatic flowers. 9. Extraction and evaluation of antioxidants from ornamental medicinal and aromatic crops. 10. Marketing of ornamental medicinal and aromatic crops. 11. Future prospects of edible ornamental medicinal and aromatic crops.

The first edition of edible flowers introduces to the readers about both the art and science of medicinal, aromatic and ornamental edible flowers. It includes equal coverage of a variety of topics such as plant science, utility of plants in diverse way, their management skill, craftsmanship, and business management skill and is ideal for both a serious researcher and a common hobbyist. On perceiving the lucid texts, readers can gain an appreciation for the value of diverse segment of edible flowers for health benefit and at the same time to develop their knowledge. In addition, it offers a realistic view of the growing as well as entrepreneurial skills required to be successful in the world of edible flowers.