Uncover the groundbreaking botanical legacy of Hendrik Adriaan Van Reed and his seminal work, Hortus Malabaricus. This comprehensive study details the rich flora and traditional medicinal uses of plants from India’s Malabar coast during the 17th century. It’s an essential reference for botanists, ethnobotanists, historians, and students of South Asian natural history, offering deep insights into India’s botanical heritage and scientific documentation. A must-read for understanding the foundations of Indian botanical research.