Himalayan Medicinal Plants Advances in Botany, Production and Research

The Himalayan Region is a mega hot spot for biological diversity. It supports over 1, 748 plants species of known medicinal value. This title focuses on origin and distribution of Himalayan herbs, their medicinal potential, industrial significance, and research advancements pertaining to molecular breeding and omics-based approaches.

• Discusses evolved secondary biochemical pathways often in response to specific environmental stimuli
• Reviews conservation efforts
• Presents an in-depth analysis of 12 key species

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Aconitum heterophyllum
3. Arnebia euchroma
4. Dactylorhiza hatagirea
5. Fritillaria roylei
6. Picrorhiza kurroa
7. Podophyllum hexandrum
8. Rauwolfia serpentina
9. Rhodiola imbricata
10. Saussurea lappa
11. Stevia rebaudiana
12. Swertia chirayita
13. Trillium govanianum
14. Valeriana jatamansi
15. Withania somnifera
16. Zanthoxylum armatum

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