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Indian Medicinal Plants of North-East Himalayas
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Indian Medicinal Plants of North-East Himalayas

Exploring Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim
By: Mayaram Uniyal, Deepak Kumar Semwal, Ruchi Badoni Semwal, Ankit Kumar

£67.99

Discover the rich biodiversity and traditional healing practices of Northeast India, a hotspot home to half the country's plant species. Focusing on Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, this book details medicinal flora and indigenous knowledge to preserve the region's vital heritage.

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the rich biodiversity and traditional healing practices of Northeast India. As a biodiversity hotspot covering only 7.7% of…
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This book offers a comprehensive overview of the rich biodiversity and traditional healing practices of Northeast India. As a biodiversity hotspot covering only 7.7% of the country, Northeast India is home to approximately 50% of India’s plant species, many of which are endemic. The region’s diverse ecosystems, ranging from tropical rainforests to alpine scrubs, support a wide variety of flora and fauna. The monograph emphasizes the unique cultural heritage and traditional practices of the eight northeastern states, i.e., Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, and Meghalaya, showcasing the integration of indigenous knowledge in sustainable agriculture and herbal medicine. Focusing on Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, it details the geography, culture, and medicinal flora, including local names and therapeutic uses of various plants. As a vital resource for students and researchers, it aims to preserve the region’s medicinal heritage.

Dr Mayaram Uniyal is a leading expert in Ayurvedic herbs in India, holding degrees in Ayurvedacharya and specialties in Dravyaguna. He has served as the Director of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences under the Ministry of Ayush and as a Senior Consultant for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Uttarakhand.

Dr Deepak Kumar Semwal serves as an Assistant Professor at Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Dehradun, India, with 18 years of experience in academia and industry. His research integrates traditional and modern medicine, emphasizing bioactive compounds and drug development

Dr Ruchi Badoni Semwal, an Assistant Professor at Municipal Postgraduate College, Mussoorie, India, specializes in Natural Products Chemistry. With a PhD and postdoctoral fellowships, she’s renowned for her work on bio-active compounds and quality assurance protocols for traditional medicines.

Dr Ankit Kumar holds a PhD from Uttarakhand Ayurved University and serves as an assistant professor at the College of Pharmacy, Shivalik Campus, Dehradun. With extensive experience in research and development, he has published numerous papers, books, and patents.

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  • ISBN: 1-0364-4367-1
  • ISBN13: 978-1-0364-4367-2
  • Date of Publication: 2025-03-18

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  • ISBN: 1-0364-4368-X
  • ISBN13: 978-1-0364-4368-9
  • Date of Publication: 2025-03-18
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