Herbal Warriors: The Medicinal Plants of Kalarippayattu Practitioner

Contents: Acknowledgements. Preface. 1. An Introduction to Kalarippayattu: A Martial Art Form of Kerala. 2. Modes of Treatment in Kalari System. 3. Medicinal Plants Used in Kalari System. 4. Preparations Used in Kalari System. 5. List of Plants. List of Abbreviations. Glossary. References.

The book Herbal Warriors contains the details about the kalari system, types of kalari systems, treatment systems in kalaries, the medicinal plants used in kalaries, and the preparation of medicines. The taxonomical descriptions of the plants are explained in detail in the book. Through this book we aim at the awareness of the Kalari system as a means of physical exercise and protection of our local medicinal plants.