In an easy to use dictionary style of A–Z presentation, this volume lists the taxonomy and medicinal usage of Indian plants. Also given are both traditional Indian and international synonyms along with details of the habitats of the plants. This book, illustrated by over 200 full-color figures, is aimed at bringing out an updated Acute Study Dictionary of plant sources of Indian medicine. The text is based on authentic treatises which are the outcome of scientific screening and critical evaluation by eminent scholars. The Dictionary is presented in a user-friendly format, as a compact, handy, easy to use and one-volume reference work.

Indian Medicinal Plants, Based On A Treatise Prepared By S. Raghunatha Iyer, A Scholar Of Both Sanskrit And Ayurveda, Aims To Make An Authoritative Contribution To The Field. The Original Work Which Drew Upon Classical Texts And Current Research, As Well As The Oral Medical Knowledge Of Tribal Groups Has Been Updated By Scholars Associated With The Arya Vaidya Sala In Kottakal, India. This Unique Compendium Offers Profiles Of 500 Key Species With Detailed Taxonomic Information. One Of The Leading Features Of This Compilation Is The Special Technique Used In The Illustrations, Both Colour And Line, Which Aims To Achieve Authenticity Of Texture, Colour And Form. The Book Also Lists The Distribution And Popular Nomenclature In English, Sanskrit, Hindi, Malayalam And Tamil. The Main Texts Present Properties And Uses In A Format Which Cites Ancient Verse Texts And Ethnobotanical Sources. This Rare Work, In Five Volumes, Should Be Of Special Interest To Practitioners Of Alternative Medicine, Students Of Ayurveda, The Research And Industry Associated With Medical Botany, Pharmacologists, Sociologists And Medical Herbalists.

This book is a comprehensive guide to the medicinal plants of India. With detailed descriptions and illustrations of hundreds of plant species, this book is an invaluable resource for those interested in natural remedies and alternative medicine. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.