Abstract

Natural way of healing has been part of all civilizations. Particularly, medicinal plants have been exploited throughout the world for maintaining good health, nutritional balance, and curing ailments. Same plant may display ubiquity in its use based on the geographic location. Climate conditions naturally select plant species, therefore same condition may be treated by a different plant species based on availability. This project evaluates a host of medicinal plants and their varied applications based on culture.

Faculty Sponsors

Dr. Venkatesh Shanbhag

Project Type

Event

Location

Alvin Sherman Library

Start Date

2010 12:00 PM

End Date

2010 5:00 PM

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Apr 1st, 12:00 PM Apr 1st, 5:00 PM

Medicinal Plants and their Diverse Therapeutic Applications

Alvin Sherman Library

Natural way of healing has been part of all civilizations. Particularly, medicinal plants have been exploited throughout the world for maintaining good health, nutritional balance, and curing ailments. Same plant may display ubiquity in its use based on the geographic location. Climate conditions naturally select plant species, therefore same condition may be treated by a different plant species based on availability. This project evaluates a host of medicinal plants and their varied applications based on culture.