Medicinal Seeds and Plants

by K Vanangamudi, M. Prabhu, V. Anbukkarasi

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In India, the evergreen forests of Western Ghats and the Himalayas are rich in herbs useful in treatment of common ailments to lethal diseases like blood cancer. Satawari, Safed Musli, Kali Musli, Ashwagandha for promising tonic, Kukronda and Adusa for respiratory trouble, Gudmar and Sadasuhagan for Diabetes, Bramhi and Bach for memory, Kalmegh for chronic fever, Sarpagandha and Arjun for heart troubles are some examples of miracle herbs. Sarpagandha, Aloe and Gloriosa once in abundance, now they have became rare plants in some parts of India. The availability of wonderful herb Safed Musli is also continuously increasing in the country. The climatic and edaphic conditions of India are suitable for commercial cultivation of more than 50 potential plants including Safed Musli, Satawari, Ashwagandha, Akarkara, Sarpagandha, Bach, Ratanjot, Aloe, Senna, Gymnema, Mucuna etc. Considering above facts, the Medicinal Seeds and Plants has been prepared for the benefit of scientists, students and extension personnel. This book contains global and national scenario of medicinal plants, industrial applications of medicinal plants and detailed description of taxonomy, botany, propagation, seed biology and uses for important species.

Contents : 1. General Aspects. 2. Annual medicinal plants. 3. Herbaceous perennial medicinal plants. 4. Medicinal climbers. 5. Perennial medicinal plants.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR K Vanangamudi

He is the Professor and Head of Department of Seed Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. His experience in teaching research and extension is over 21 years. He has guided 10 M.Sc. (Ag.) and 17 Ph.D. students. He is a recognized guide of Bharathlar University, Coimbatore. He has undergone one year training in Tree Seed Technology at Mississippi State University, USA. He has published 278 research schemes as Principal Investigator funded by various National agencies. In recognition of his outstanding contribution, he has been awarded with 'Best Post-graduate Teacher Award' in 1998. 'Best Scientist Award in Agro-Forestry' in 1999 and 'Madras Agricultural Students in Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Gandhi Gram Rural Instt., Deemed University. He is also consultant to Kerala Forestry Project. He has traveled to several countries in connection with Forestry research and education viz., USA, Japan and Canada.