Ayurvedic Drug Plants. 2006. 43 col. pls. XXIII, 598 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

The book contains information on more than 225 common plants, which are used frequently in Ayurvedic system of medicine. These plants are arranged under their Ayurvedic names or popular names. Each plant has been provided its common names in different languages to make their identification locally easier in various parts of the country. Besides, the description for each plant with its distribution notes, information on parts used and medicinal uses is given. The experiences of tribal people or of those, who are residing in the interior parts of the country, are discussed under folk uses of the plants. Plant nomenclature is updated to avoid any doubt in plant species.Wherever available, the latest information on chemical constitutes of each plant species is also provided. Appendices on Classical Ayurvedic formulas and some modern Ayurvedic formulas, which are mostly used in Ayurvedic system of medicine, are given along with the appendix on the addresses of Ayurvedic pharmaceuticals concerns, from where the Ayurvedic proprietary medicines could be purchased. Besides, an appendix on glossary of medical terms is also appended to enhance the knowledge of general people about the common medical terms.