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Arid Fruit Research, Chandra, A. et al., ISBN : 81‑7233‑026‑X, 1993, $ 30

Ayurvedic Drugs and Their Plant Sources. Sivarajan/Balachandran. 1995 $ 40

The Ayurveda Encyclopedia : Natural Secrets For Healing, Prevention & Longevity, Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha, Published 1998 : Pages 686 : $ 100.

A exhaustive and in‑depth presentation of all aspects of Ayurveda; Information available for the first time in a book; 90 herb materia medica with photos, 100 page chapter on Ayurvedic Hatha Yoga with photos of Asanas, in‑depth discussion of pathology, diagnosis and therapies for each disease, modern scientific research on Ayurvedic herbs, Sanskrit words and transliteration, parallels and differences between Ayurveda and Modern medicine‑with anatomical and physiological discussions and diagrams, modern use and experience as compared to ancient practice, complete discussion of Pancha‑karma therapies‑ traditional and Kerala styles, plus pulse taking, determing dosha, vakriti. Therapies include herbology, nutrition, abhyanga (massage), aromatherapy, meditation, mantras and nada (sound therapy), chakras and music therapy, color and gem therapies, lifestyle influences including seasons and exercise, Ayurvedic psychology, ethics and spiritual counseling. Discusses various viewpoints on topics. Discusses related topics of Jyotish (Vedic Astrology), Vastu Shastra (Vedic Architecture) and Feng Shui (Chinese adaptation of Vastu Shastra). Edited for accuracy and authenticity by two separate Ayurvedic doctors. 100's photos and diagrams including drawings of Dhanwantari, Ashwin twins, Atreya, Bharadwaja. A must for practitioners and medical professionals. A handy guide for families. Praised by Ayurvedic doctors in India. Truly the definitive book on this subject.

Applied Ethnobotany - A Case Study on the Kharias of Central India, Earaplackal Varghese SVD, ISBN 81‑85622‑06‑X : 328 pp. : US $ 30.

This volume have a detailed and updated ethnobotanic study among Kharia Tribes. Besides giving a comprehensive inventory of the useful plants in the Kharia habitat, this book makes a special contribution by suggesting a formula for quantifying the reliability of remedies reported by local medicinemen. An attempt is made also to bridge the gap between the work and publication of scientific fraternity and their actual use among the practitioners of ethnomedicine, by carefully detailing medicinal uses of plants with ways of preparation, administration and dosage in most cases. This book deals with 280 plants of ethnobotanic importance to the Kharias. It has over 150 illustrations, tables, photographs, colour plates and a colourful jacket.

A Census of the Indian Pteridophytes, R.D. Dixit , (1‑177 pp.) 1984 : $ 22

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A Directory of Botanic Gardens and Parks in India, R.K. Chakraverty & D.P. Mukhopadhyay, (1‑192 pp. & 8 photos) 1990 : $ 40

A Dictionary of the Flowering Plants in India, H.Sanitapau & A.N. Henry, Reprinted 1994, 198 pp.

A Dictionary of the Pteridophytes of India, R.D. Dixit & J.N. Vohra , (1‑48 pp.) 1984 : $ 5

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An assessment of threatened plants of India, S.K. Jain & R.R. Rao, (1‑134pp.) 1983 : $ 26.00

An Excursion Flora of Tamilnadu, India, Matthew, K.M. $ 30

An Introduction to Botanical Nomenclature A.R. Naqshi ISBN : 81‑7233‑051‑0, 1993, 101 pages $ 10

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