Medicinal Orchids of Nepal

Description

Title: – Medicinal Orchids of Nepal

Subtitle: – A Himalayan Travel Guides series

Author: – Bijaya Panta & Bhakta B. Raskoti

ISBN:- 978-9937-577-35-9

Pages: – 104

Edition: – 2013

Language: – English

Bound: – Soft Cover(pocket)

Himalayan Travel Guides; travel guidebook series by Himalayan Map House

Orchids are best known as beautiful flowers. When it comes to the wonders of floral attractions and aesthetics, no other flowers of the plant kingdom can excel an orchid flower. Dr Bijaya Pant and Mr. Bhakta Bahadhur Raskoti, however, dwell themselves upon the fourth dimension of orchids i.e their medicinal virtues. This book is an 
attempt for a complete treatment to elucidate the wealth of medicinal orchids in 
Nepal.  It also provides knowledge and information associated with their use in 
traditional medicine as well as in phytochemical researches.  Concern over conservation issues stand out as an important component of their contribution. I am sure this book will be a valuable collection for students, researchers and entrepreneurs of herbal 
medicine and medicinal plants. 

                                    Dr. Tirtha Bahadur Shrestha, Life member, Nepal Academy.

This book is a treasure trove on medicinal orchids of Nepal and the first of its kind on the topic. Well illustrated with photographs and brief descriptions of the plants and their flowering season serves as a useful guide to their identification in the field. 
Everyone interested in medicinal orchids should read this book.

                                  Dr. Teoh Eng Soon, Past president, The Orchid Society of South East Asia .

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