A Hand Book of Medicinal Plants of Nepal
| Dimensions: | 21x14.5 cm (8.3 × 5.7 inches) |
| Gross Weight: | 0.51 kg (1.12 lbs) |
| Material: | Papper |
| Iconography / Artist: | Religious Books |
| Craft Origin: | Kathmandu Valley, Nepal • Ancient Heritage Technique |
| Cataloged On: | Nov 22, 2017 |
Religious Books
Hinduism is the predominant religion in Nepal, and as such, many religious books are related to it. The most popular ones are the Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads, Ramayana, and Mahabharata. These books contain information on Hindu deities, their stories, philosophies, and practices. The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred text, is also widely read and revered in Nepal, and is considered the essence of Hindu philosophy.
Islamic books, such as the Quran and Hadith, are also prevalent in Nepal, particularly in the Muslim community. These books contain teachings, stories, and principles related to Islam.
In addition to these, Nepal is also home to a small Christian population, and there are several Christian religious books available in the country. These include the Bible, which is considered the holy book for Christians, and other religious texts and teachings.
Overall, religious books found in Nepal are an integral part of the country's diverse cultural and spiritual landscape. They offer insight into various religions, philosophies, and practices and provide guidance and inspiration to many Nepalese people.
Item Specific Details & Notes
108 species described, plus 500 species listed for further information
Covering over 15.7 % of 690 medicinal plants out of 7000 higher plants
Fully illustrated with over 313 photos, 22 drawings within cover page and illustrations both front and back
Identification key for all major families and genera on the manner of taxonomic system of Engler
Computer graphic distribution map of each medicinal plant from specimens data of the KATH herbarium and authors' collection using the system of GeoStudio-Kitasato in collaboration with Nijix Design Institute in Ver 1.62 Copyright Takashi Watanabe
Names in Nepali, English, Sanskrit, Amchi, trade with description, flowering, parts used, uses and chemical constituents
Synonyms and cross-references by SeiFinder System for Chemical Structures
Nepal, the Himalayan Kingdom is rich in medicinal plant resources. Himalaya medicinal plants are very popular since the Vedic period. Details on all of these plants are still to be known. Although the plant morphology, distribution and medical uses are known but chemical aspects of these plants is still behind. An attempt has been done to include information on chemical aspects in this book.
This book A Hand Book of Medicinal Plants of Nepal includes 108 important medicinal plants occurring in Nepal. The enumeration of the plants is arranged alphabetically according to the scientific names. Every effort has been made to enlist all the reputable medicinal plants of Nepal with their local names. Illustration, description, uses and distribution map of each species are provided and an attempt has been made to include the chemical constituents of the Nepalese medicinal plants derived from secondary sources, references of which are also provided. An appendix of 500 medicinal plant species with local names is included and glossary of medical terms is provided. This book may be able to provide a lucid discourse on the subject to the person seeking a brief information on the topics.
ISBN:9747799588
Author:Takashi Watanabe
Keshab Raj Rajbhandari
Kuber Jung Malla
Shoji Yahara
Publisher:Ayur Seed
Publish Year:2005
Edition:First Edition
Cover:Paper Back
Subject:Natural History / Wildlife | Medicine
Language:English
Remarks:Colour Photographs, Maps, Glossary, Appendix, References and Index.
Pages:261
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