This book contains the description of nearly 200 Tibetan medicinal plants, including herbs, shrubs and trees. These plants thrive in the picturesque Kangra Valley against the backdrop of majestic Dhauladhar Mountain Range in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Many of the plants the author have mentioned herein grow well in all the foothills of the Himalayas as well as in various parts of the world. The medicinal plants may vary slightly in their qualities from place to place, but their therapeutic uses are similar. This book is based mainly on the authentic Tibetan medical texts. It is considered the most outstanding contribution in the field of Tibetan materia medica.
The book is the latest up-todate version on Tibetan medicinal plants. It is comprehensive, useful reference for professionals and amateurs. The book contains botanical, English, Tibetan, Hindi and family names of plants. It presents a clear explanation of medicinal and other uses of plants. The data on flowering and fruiting seasons of the plants are also mentioned in the book. |
