Database on Medicinal Plants Used in Ayurveda, Vol. 6/K.V. Billore, M.B.
Yelne, T.J. Dennis and B.G. Chaudhari. New Delhi, Central Council for
Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, 2004, xxi, 469 p., plates, $99.
Database on Medicinal Plants Used in Ayurveda, Vol. 6/K.V. Billore, M.B.
Yelne, T.J. Dennis and B.G. Chaudhari. New Delhi, Central Council for
Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, 2004, xxi, 469 p., plates, $99.
Contents: Preface. Explanatory introduction. Contents of Volume 1-5. Plants covered: 1. Ambashthaki : Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn. 2. Amrata : Spondias pinnata (Linn.f.) Kurz. 3. Arishtaka : Sapindus laurifolius Vahl. 4. Avartani : Helicteres isora Linn. 5. Durva : Cynodon dactylon (Linn.) Pers. 6. Granthiparni : Leonotis nepetiifolia (L.) R. Br. 7. Ingudi : Balanites aegyptiaca (Linn.) Delile. 8. Kakajangha : Peristrophe paniculata (Forssk.) Brummitt. 9. Kasheru : Schoenoplectus grossus (L.f.) Palla. 10. Krishnajeeraka : Carum carvi Linn. 11. Kumbhi : Careya arborea Roxb. 12. Kumkuma : Crocus sativus Linn. 13. Kusumbha : Carthamus tinctorius Linn. 14. Lashuna : Allium Sativum Linn. 15. Mudgaparni : Vigna trilobata (Linn.) Verdc. 16. Nili : Indigofera tinctoria Linn. 17. Palandu : Allium cepa Linn. 18. Patala : Stereospermum Chelonoides (L.f.) DC. 19. Peruka : Psidium Guajava Linn. 20. Prishniparni : Uraria picta (Jacq.) Desv. ex DC. 21. Rohitaka : Tecomella undulata (sm.) seem. 22. Saptala : Euphorbia dracunculoides Lamk. 23. Sarala: Pinus roxburghii Sarg. 24. Shana : crotalaria juncea Linn. 25. Sharapunkha : Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. 26. Swarnapatri : Cassia senna Linn. 27. Tamalapatra : Cinnamomum tamala (Buch.-Ham.) nees and eberm. 28. Tinduka : Diospyros peregrina (gaertn.) guerke. 29. Upakunchika : Nigella sativa Linn. 30. Vidari : Pueraria tuberosa (Roxb. ex willd.) DC. Index: i. Classical (Sanskrit) names. ii. Vernacular names.
From the preface: "This volume incorporates data on 30 species which includes some of the reputed and well investigated medicinal plants like Lashuna, Palandu, Swarnapatri, Kumkuma, Tamalpatra, Kusumbha, Krishnajeeraka etc, besides some under exploited medicinal plants like Saptala, Kaseru, Granthiparni etc. This volume presents a brief and concise account, relevant information and data on all the selected eighteen important aspects of medicinal plants covering required basic information along with photographs. Information on global distribution and flowering / fruiting period have also been appended. Efforts have been made to collect up to date references from all available sources and the same are incorporated at the end of each species under the subhead 'Bibliography'. This compilation will provide basic data and would attract the attention of the scientists for further studies on the under exploited species."