Authors – Smita Basole, Nibedita Jena, Sanjeet Kumar

This book, titled “Indian Medicinal Plants,” is authored by Smita Basole, Nibedita Jena and Sanjeet Kumar. It provides detailed information on various medicinal plants found in India, including their botanical descriptions, vernacular names, local names, parts used for propagation, medicinal and pharmacological uses, bioactive compounds, and IUCN status. The document is structured into chapters, each focusing on a specific plant, such as Celastrus paniculatus, Cleistanthus collinus, Cryptolepis buchananii, Jatropha gossypiifolia, Holarrhena pubescens, Mimosa pudica, Morinda pubescens, Schleichera oleosa, Terminalia chebula, Vitex negundo.
Additionally, the document discusses the importance of medicinal plants in ancient and modern medicines, threats to their survival, conservation efforts, and government and NGO initiatives. It also highlights the role of herbariums in the conservation and study of medicinal plants.