Description: This book provides an opportunity for students, academicians, and researchers in India and around the World to develop their concept on application of indigenous medicinal plants and traditional medical practices of various ethnic groups across India.
Brief description: Arun Makal is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Bangabasi Evening College, affiliated under University of Calcutta, West Bengal, India.
Review Quotes:
"This book provides an insightful overview of India's rich heritage of traditional medicine and its relevance to modernity. The chapters highlight the cultural significance and regional diversity of ethnomedicinal knowledge. Overall, the integration of traditional wisdom with contemporary scientific validation is well-defined and retains promise for sustainable healthcare practices." --MubarakAli Davoodbasha, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
""Ethnomedicinal Practices and Application of Traditional Medicinal Plants in Contemporary Indian Society is written by young professional anthropologists and botanists and contains a rich academic exploration of India's indigenous healing traditions. This book delves into the ethnobotanical knowledge and therapeutic practices of many indigenous communities of India."" --Sevilay Öztürk, Manisa Celal Bayar University