{"product_id":"classical-uses-of-medicinal-plants","title":"Classical Uses of Medicinal Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : Prof. P.V. Sharma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Chaukhamba Vishvabharati\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2018\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover ‏ : ‎ 848 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9381301484\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9381301487\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 1200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eClassical Uses of Medicinal Plants\u003c\/b\u003e is a definitive reference work by the legendary \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"83\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eProf. P.V. Sharma\u003c\/b\u003e. This book serves as a vital bridge between ancient Ayurvedic texts and modern pharmacognosy. It provides an exhaustive compilation of the medicinal applications of plants as described in the \"Big Three\" (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"306\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eBrihattrayi\u003c\/i\u003e)—Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya—as well as the \"Lesser Three\" (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"406\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eLaghutrayi\u003c\/i\u003e) of Ayurveda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eUnlike many modern herbals that focus on chemical constituents, Prof. Sharma’s work prioritizes the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"100\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eclassical indications\u003c\/b\u003e. He organizes the plants by their Sanskrit names and provides detailed entries on their traditional uses for specific diseases, their parts used, and the various formulations (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"298\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eYogas\u003c\/i\u003e) in which they appear. This book is considered an essential desk reference for Ayurvedic physicians (BAMS\/MD), researchers, and ethnobotanists looking to validate traditional wisdom through the lens of classical Sanskrit literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eProf. Priya Vrat Sharma\u003c\/b\u003e (1920–2006) is often referred to as the \"Doyen of Ayurveda\" in the 20th century. He was the former Director of the Institute of Medical Sciences at \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"172\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eBanaras Hindu University (BHU)\u003c\/b\u003e and served as the head of the Department of Dravyaguna (Pharmacology).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eProf. Sharma was a prolific writer and a master linguist, authoring and translating over 50 books. He is perhaps best known for his monumental English translation of the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"170\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eCharaka Samhita\u003c\/i\u003e, which made the text accessible to the international scientific community. His life's work was dedicated to the scientific systematization of \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"328\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eDravyaguna\u003c\/i\u003e (the study of medicinal properties), and he is credited with modernizing the way Ayurvedic pharmacology is taught today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chaukhamba Vishvabharati","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51508935393578,"sku":"VASY-9381301484","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/51vP5g8BYJL.jpg?v=1778152808","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/classical-uses-of-medicinal-plants","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}