4172 - Indian Materia Medica volume 1
Author: Dr. K.M. Nadkarni
Description: A foundational reference first compiled in 1908 and revised through 1954, this volume offers an encyclopedic study of India’s medicinal plants. With over 1,300 pages, it meticulously details botanical descriptions, therapeutic uses, active constituents, and traditional preparations. Drawing on Ayurvedic, Unani‑Tibbi, Siddha, Allopathic, Homeopathic, and Naturopathic traditions, it also features practical guidance on diet and dosage, along with extensive indices (therapeutic, botanical, and linguistic) for easy reference . ⸻ Keywords: Indian medicinal plants, Ayurveda, Unani-Tibbi, Siddha, herbal pharmacology, botanical reference, traditional medicine ⸻ Ideal for: Herbalists, Ayurvedic/unani/siddha practitioners, pharmacologists, academic researchers, and students of holistic and traditional medicine seeking an authoritative and comprehensive botanical reference. ⸻ Age: 18 years and up (intended for professional and scholarly audiences) ⸻ Theme: Preservation and scientific documentation of medicinal flora; integration of traditional and modern therapeutic systems; pharmacognosy rooted in Indian biodiversity ⸻ Tone: Scientific, encyclopedic, detailed, and authoritative—designed for reference and clinical use ⸻ Book Type: Academic reference work; herbal pharmacopoeia; materia medica compendium ⸻ Length: Approximately 1,300 pages in Volume 1.