A Review Of Ancient Science Of Plant Life-Vrikshayurveda
1 M.D. Scholar, Department of Dravyaguna, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
2 Associate Professor, Department of Dravyaguna, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Corresponding Author:Kumar Dinesh
Vrikshayurveda, mainly deals with various species of trees and their healthy growth and productivity. The text mentions many species of plants, including herbs, shrubs, and trees. In this text, various topics of plants life are described with special reference to procuring, preserving and treatment of seeds and planting materials, preparation of pits for planting, selection of soil, method of irrigation and ways to locate groundwater, nourishment and fertilizers, plant diseases and plants protection, laying out of gardens and orchids, creation of agricultural and horticultural wonders. In Vrikshayurveda, some important suggestions have been described for enhancing plant growth and for protecting them. Kunap jalam has been recommended for stimulating growth and development of plants.
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- Nane YL. 1996, Commentary –Ailments. In : Surpala's Vrikshayurveda (The Science of plant life by surpala) (Sadhale Nalini, tr.) Agni History Bulletin No.1 .Asian Agri-History Foundation, Secunderabad 500009, India.
- Mishra P.K. Effect of kunap JalamVrikshayurved growth of paddy. Indian journal of traditional knowledge Vol.6(2) ; April 2007:pp 307-310.
How to Cite
Dinesh, K., Chand, G. S., & Mita, K. (2012). A Review Of Ancient Science Of Plant Life-Vrikshayurveda. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 2(3). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v2i3.05
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