Controversial Drug Plants

This book is an enumeration of commonly used medicinal plants of uncertain botanical identity. In ancient Sanskrit literature, drug plants are not described with scientific precision. So, the correct identification of these plants is difficult. With the increased public interest in the use of herbs to treat ailments, many spurious plants are being used in the manufacture of Ayurvedic medicines. Very often, this is due to ignorance. This book clearly identifies the plants, and differentiates between adulterants, substitutes and genuine plants. This compilation will be useful to manufacturers who wish to use the genuine drugs, to doctors and pharmacists, and to lay persons using Ayurvedic remedies. The book is enhanced by exquisitely detailed illustrations, which further facilitate easy identification.