Description
This comprehensive 1038-page hardcover is an essential reference for anyone exploring India’s botanical heritage and traditional healing practices. The Vegetable Materia Medica of Western India documents medicinal plants native to or cultivated in Western India, bridging ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern research. Whether you’re an herbalist, wellness practitioner, student of traditional medicine, botanist, or curious home gardener, this book provides detailed information on plant properties, uses, and preparation methods grounded in both classical texts and practical application. Published by the respected Gyan Publishing House, it’s a scholarly yet accessible resource that honors India’s rich medicinal plant traditions while serving contemporary wellness seekers and researchers.
- Print length: 1038 pages
- Language: English
- Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
- Publication date: 1 January 2024
- Reading age: 15 years and up
- Dimensions: 11 x 2 x 10 cm
- ISBN-10: 9362806266
- ISBN-13: 978-9362806260
Frequently Asked Questions
What is materia medica and how does this book help?
Materia medica is a comprehensive catalog of medicinal substances and their uses in healing. This book documents vegetables and plant-based remedies from Western India, explaining their properties, applications in Ayurveda, and traditional preparation methods. It’s ideal for herbalists, practitioners, and students of traditional medicine.
Who should read The Vegetable Materia Medica of Western India?
This book suits Ayurveda students and practitioners, herbalists, wellness professionals, botanists, home gardeners interested in medicinal plants, and researchers of Indian traditional medicine. At 1038 pages, it serves as both a learning text and a reference manual.
Does this book cover only Western Indian plants or all Indian medicinal herbs?
This book specifically focuses on medicinal plants native to or cultivated in Western India (regions like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, and others). However, many of these plants are also used across India and are central to Ayurvedic medicine.
Is this book suitable for beginners or only for experts?
While comprehensive and scholarly, the book is written for readers with at least basic interest in Ayurveda or medicinal plants. Reading age is 15 years and up, making it accessible to serious students, though prior knowledge of Ayurvedic terms helps.
What makes this 2024 edition from Gyan Publishing House special?
Published in 2024 by the reputable Gyan Publishing House, this hardcover edition is durable and suitable for reference library use. The extensive 1038-page format ensures detailed coverage of each plant’s medicinal properties, historical use, and practical applications.
