The interest in medicinal plants and edible plants of medicinal value is fast growing, worldwide. Though the classical textbooks on Ayurveda, the Indian traditional health-care system, provide detailed and authentic information on these plants’ medicinal and heath values, there lacked scientific validation. Recent researches have shown that these plants cure many a disease or arrest the onset of many chronic diseases including cancer, and incredibly contribute to human well- being, sans any side effect.
This volume thus showcases popular medicinal and edible plants, collating the findings of more than 300 research and review articles, scientifically validating the traditional beliefs of their medicinal and health-care efficacy. It should be of immense use to scientists, medical professionals, heath-care industry and the actual users.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Vettivel
Dr. Vettivel holds degrees in agriculture, agricultural extension and development studies. He did his doctoral studies at the Institute of Development Studies, Sussex University, England. In the last 30 years or so, he has worked as a Consultant for a number of national and international agencies including the World Bank. His key area of expertise is participatory project planning and management. Research and writing are his passion. This is his tenth book. He has been associated with FEEDS for long.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Haokholet Kipgen
Mr Haokholet Kipgen a successful agro-entrepreneur growing cut-flowers, was a role model for the tribal youth in the 1980s. He was the founder of FEEDS in 1988 to engage in tribal development. He has been an MLA for three terms and a Cabinet Minister in the Manipur Government for two terms. He has already pioneered research on orchids and medicinal plants conservation and development.
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