ISBN10: 8176222097, ISBN13: 9788176222099, [publisher: Biotech] Hardcover ISBN:9788176222099
[New Delhi, India] [Publication Year: 2010]

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ISBN10: 8176222097, ISBN13: 9788176222099, [publisher: Biotech Books] Hardcover Contents Acknowledgements 1 Medicinal plants of Uttarakhand an overview 2Use of plants by traditional Vaidyas 3 Medicinal plants livelihood and sustainable development 4 People preferences of medicinal plants and environment conservation 5 Yarsha Gumba Bibliography Appendix Index The book Medicinal Plants of Uttarkhand Diversity Livelihood and Conservation is an attempt to synthesize diverse information on the medicinal plants The book describes 964 medicinal plant species growing in various habitat types across the state from sub tropical to alpine regions More than 240 herbal formulations prepared by traditional Vaidyas for curing 73 types of ailments are also described in the book The book portrays the number of challenges faced by different stakeholders especially the growers and collectors and the available opportunities in developing the medicinal plants sector The issues related to the medicinal plants such as ecological significance cultural values trade in tradition cultivation of medicinal plants role of institutions etc are explained in the book The compiled information on the available bioresources may help to strengthen the herbal based medical industries as well as may promote the traditional knowledge among various user groups on the use of medicinal plants The perceptions and preferences of local people towards cultivation and conservation of medicinal plants are also discu ...