Download or read book Medicinal Plants of Southern Assam written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Medicinal Plants Of Assam written by U. K. Sharma and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Indigenous Ethnomedicinal Plants written by Pravin Chandra Trivedi and published by Dhanpat Rai Pub Company. This book was released on 2009 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medicinal Plants Are An Important Health And Economic Component Of The Floras In Developed As Well As Developing Countries. India Occupies The Top Position In The Use Of Herbal Drugs. It Also Enjoys The Unique Position Of Exporting Plant Drugs And Their Derivatives Because Of Its Huge Diverse Flora Spread Over The Entire Indian Sub-Continent. There Is Great Scope Of Expansion Of Organised Pharmaceutical, Phytochemical And Herbal Durg Industry In India. The Present Book Indigenous Ethnomedicinal Plants Contains 18 Articles By Eminent Scholars Of The Country On Different Aspects Of The Subjects. This Book Incorporates Articles On-Medicinal Plants Used By Kanis Tribe Of Southern-Western Ghats; Folk Medicines Prevalent Among Tribals Of Bastar, Chhattisgarh; Ecofloristics And Ethnobotany Of Traditional Medicinal Plants; Medicinal Plants Used By Tribals Of Tamil Nadu; Folk Medicinal Plants From Manipur. Articles On Ethnobotanical Studies On The Flora Of Alagar Hills, Tamil Nadu; Ethnomedicines Used By The Moran Of Brahmaputra Valley, Assam; Ethnomedicinal Uses Of Plants Of Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere; Ethnomedicinal Plants From Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary Of Assam And Some Rare And Less Known Ethnomedicinal Plants Used By Tribals Of Chhattisgarh Provide Sufficient Information On The Subject. Book Provide Information On Ethnomedicinal Uses Of Certain Exotic Weeds Of Assam; Ethnomedicine For Snakebite; Medicinal Plants And Conservation And Uses Of Herbal Medicines. Articles On The Ageing And The Role Of Medicinal Plants; Nutraceutical And Pharmaceutical Applications Of Spirulina In Health Management; Medicinal Plants In Cure Of Hepatitis And Potential Medicinal Uses Of Withania Somnifera Have Added To The Value Of The Book. Present Book Provides Excellent Glimpses Of The Rich Herbal Medicine And Traditional Knowledge Heritage Of India. The Present Book Will Serve Not Only As An Excellent Reference Material But Also As A Practical Guide For Herbal Healers, Vaidhyas, Hakims, Research Workers And Students In The Field Of Medicinal Plants.
Download or read book Medicinal Plants and Mushrooms of India written by Jatindra Sarma and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Indian Medicinal Plants written by C.P. Khare and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-04-22 with total page 836 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Handbook of Medicinal Plants of Assam written by Farouk Alam and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Handbook of Medicinal Plants of Assam" is an exhaustive compendium encompassing a wide array of in depth insights into the realm of medicinal flora within the region. This comprehensive guide, divided into 97 detailed chapters, extensively explores various facets related to medicinal plants, their traditional applications, conservation, challenges, and future prospects within Assam. The book initiates with a comprehensive overview, detailing commonly used medicinal plants and their traditional uses. It proceeds to elucidate the indigenous knowledge and preservation efforts associated with these plants, shedding light on rare or endangered species, climate influences, and geographical factors affecting their growth. Each chapter meticulously delves into diverse dimensions, covering the role of Ayurveda, conservation endeavors, economic significance, and documenting traditional remedies. It explores the potential commercialization, preparation processes, and integration of modern technology in utilizing these plants, elucidating their cultural, ecological, and economic significance. Key themes include the impact of deforestation, sustainable harvesting practices, governmental initiatives, biodiversity hotspots, and the importance of ethnobotanical research in preserving indigenous knowledge. The book extensively discusses the challenges, legal regulations, and initiatives to promote conservation and cultivation, outlining the pivotal roles played by various stakeholders such as traditional healers, women's groups, NGOs, and governmental agencies. Moreover, it meticulously analyzes the impact of climate change, challenges in integrating traditional and modern medicine, and the significance of eco-tourism related to medicinal plants. It discusses the potential side effects, risks, and the transfer of traditional knowledge, along with comparisons of traditional medicine systems across different regions. The book emphasizes the crucial role of medicinal plants in primary healthcare, biodiversity conservation, and the need for sustainable practices, including their contribution to rural healthcare systems. Furthermore, it highlights the export potential, genetic diversity importance, and the significant role played by ethnobotany and ethnopharmacological research in documenting and preserving indigenous knowledge. Overall, this extensive handbook offers an encompassing, detailed, and multi-dimensional perspective on medicinal plants in Assam, addressing a wide spectrum of themes crucial for conservation, utilization, and sustainable management, making it an indispensable resource for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and enthusiasts alike.
Download or read book Indian Medicinal Plants written by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Health Tradition Among Dimasa Tribe written by Madhumita Nath and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Phytochemicals from Cyatheaceae Family of Southern Assam written by Anupam Das Talukdar and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the main objectives of pursuing research on medicinal plants is to identify the active principle(s). The plants, with which we are intimately associated in our everyday life, possess the major active constituents of many medicines. Most of the currently used important drugs contain active ingredients from plants. This information demonstrates the importance of natural products in drug discovery. The beneficial effects of plants of whatever origins are usually due to the secondary metabolites present in it.Induced by this state of affairs, the present investigator decided to undertake the systematic chemical investigation of one or two important plants, preferably endemic to Southern Assam where the present investigator hails from and also pursues his academic activities, and to screen the plant extracts or the pure secondary metabolites for certain types of bioactivities. Tree fern, Cyathea gigantea, belonging to the family. Cyatheaceae, is on the verge of being extinction. This warning motivated the present investigator to select two plants, Cyathea gigantea and Cyathea brunoniana. for their systematic chemical analysis and screening for biological activities.
Download or read book Encyclopedic Dictionary of Medicinal Plants written by Devi Charan Thakur and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 845 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Neem Tree written by Heinrich Schmutterer and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1995-07-11 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive and best illustrated treatment of the fascinating tropical neem tree (Azadirachta indica) and its unique substances. The extracts from the neem tree have an enormously broad range of applications. The main substance azadirachtin, a tetranortriterpenoid, influences the hormone system of insects, exerting thereby a pesticidal effect. Feeding activity, reproduction and flying ability of insects are also affected. It is biologically degradable and can be easily extracted from the seeds of the tree. Other important uses of neem tree products are: - antifertility and population control - cure of human diseases - manure and nitrification inhibitors - feeds for domestic animals - soap production With its exhaustive treatment of the neem tree and closely related plants, this book provides us with an impressive example of the varied uses of renewable resources.
Download or read book The Treatise on Indian Medicinal Plants written by Asima Chatterjee and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plants used in the Ayurvedic system in Indian medicine and also in modern medicine.
Download or read book Medicinal Plants of North East India written by M. Islam and published by . This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About 80% Of The World S Population Of The Developed And Developing Countries Rely On Traditional Herbal Medicine, For The Primary Health Care Because Of Their Great Efficacy And Little Or No Side Effects. Traditional System Of Medicine, Popularly Termed As Folk Medicine Is Accustomed Since The Days Of Ancient Civilizations And Playing A Significant Role In The Health Care System. In Modern Days Also, It Is Also Becoming Popular, As The Tribals And Rural Populations Of Our Country Is Highly Dependent On Medicinal Plant Therapy For Meeting Their Health Care Needs, And Which Attracted The Attention Of Botanists, Plant Scientists, Researchers And Other Active/Interested Workers. The Present Work Is An Outcome Of The Exploration Of Different Cultivated, Non-Cultivated, Forest/Village And Other Areas Of Plains And Hilly Areas, For Over A Period Of Twenty Years And Forms A Distinct Contributions Towards A Herbal Medicines, Based On The Studies/Observations Made On The Utilisation Of Wild Herbs In Medical Therapy In Day Today Life Of Tribal And Non-Tribal Peoples Of The North-Eastern Region, India. Angiospermic And Pteridophytic Plants Only Have Been Considered In The Present Study. For Each Species Correct Nomenclature, Local Names, Habit, Chromosome Number (Where Possible), Flowering And Fruiting Season, Ecological Situations And Medicinal Uses Of The Plants Have Been Discussed Alongwith The Illustrations Of 32 Photos For Easy Understanding Of The Work. Thus, Present Work Provides Excellent Glimpses Of The Traditional Knowledge Of Medicine Of North-East India. The Author Hopes That, The Present Book Will Serve Not Only As Reference Material, But Also As Practical Guide For Herbal Healers, Research Workers, Students And All Others Interested In The Field Of Medicinal Plants.
Download or read book Medicinal Plants of South Asia written by Muhammad Asif Hanif and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-09-14 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medicinal Plants of South Asia: Novel Sources for Drug Discovery provides a comprehensive review of medicinal plants of this region, highlighting chemical components of high potential and applying the latest technology to reveal the underlying chemistry and active components of traditionally used medicinal plants. Drawing on the vast experience of its expert editors and authors, the book provides a contemporary guide source on these novel chemical structures, thus making it a useful resource for medicinal chemists, phytochemists, pharmaceutical scientists and everyone involved in the use, sales, discovery and development of drugs from natural sources. Provides comprehensive reviews of 50 medicinal plants and their key properties Examines the background and botany of each source before going on to discuss underlying phytochemistry and chemical compositions Links phytochemical properties with pharmacological activities Supports data with extensive laboratory studies of traditional medicines
Download or read book Medicinal Plants Of India written by Satish Narain Lal and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Indigenous Medicinal Plants Social Forestry and Tribals written by Mahesh Prasad Singh and published by Daya Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the modern medicine also plants occupy a very significant place as a raw material for some important drugs although synthetic drugs and antibiotics brought about a revolution in controlling different diseases. But these synthetic drugs are out of reach of millions of people. Those who live in remote places depend on traditional healers, whom they know and trust. Judicious use of medicinal herbs can even cure deadly diseases that have long defined synthetic drugs the relationship between man and tree has existed since time immemorial. The usefulness of trees and their protection was emphasized in ancient literature like Puranas and the Bhagawat Gita . More than 100 medicinal plants are used in modern medicine. Plants used in traditional system of medicine of Pharmaceutical houses in collected from wild sources. Man of the medicinal plants are cultivated commercially now a days for extraction of some important active constituents for use in modern medicine. Contents Part I- Indigenous Medicinal Plants; Chapter 1: Fever; Chapter 2: Diseases of the digestive system; Chapter 3: Diseases of the eyes, ears, teeth and hair; Chapter 4: Skin diseases; Chapter 5: Disorders of the throat and lungs; Chapter 6: Disorders of the nervous system; Chapter 7: Liver and heart diseases; Chapter 8: Diseases of kidneys and sexual organs; Chapter 9: Diseases of the glands; Chapter 10: First aid: Accidents, injuries and emergencies; Chapter 11: Constipation; Chapter 12: Ulcer of the stomach; Chapter 13: Diseases of the nose; Chapter 14: Tuberculosis; Chapter 15: Liver and its disorders; Chapter 16: Low blood pressure; Chapter 17: Small pox and chickenpox; Chapter 18: Erysipelas; Chapter 19: Enlargement of the prostrate glands; Chapter 20: Syphilis; Chapter 21: Displacement of the uterus; Chapter 22: Impotence; Part II- Social Forestry; Chapter 23: Introduction; Chapter 24: Forestry in india; Chapter 25: Background of social forestry in india; Chapter 26: Roadside planting; Chapter 27: Canal bank planting; Chapter 28: Planting along railway lines; Chapter 29: Nursery technique; Chapter 30: Planting and tending; Chapter 31: Protection of plantations; Part III- Tribals; Chapter 32: Non-wood products and tribals; Chapter 33: Tribal society; Chapter 34: Environment and material technology; Chapter 35: Forest and tribal life; Chapter 36: Environment and tribal subsistence economy; Chapter 37: Tribals and the environment.
