Indian Plantlore - Beliefs, Myths & Legends

(i) This compendium covers biocultural comprehensive information since ancient, Vedic, Post ¿ Vedic and historical periods. (ii) Data compiled and collated is based upon the extensive search in various literary works, major compendia, treatises, epics, puranas, journals and books on botany, etc. (iii) Information is connected through the respective literary references. It will provide a broad base for any further investigation to be extended. (iv) The information relates to beliefs, myths and legends interwoven with plant world from all religions, castes, tribes, clans in all corners of India and different ages. (v) It touches to both classic and folk literature. (vi) It also brings forth traditional way of conservation of biodiversity, whether indigenous or exotic. (vii) It is a vital reference source for learners, teachers in life science and humanities, besides to all those inquisitive lay-men interested in plant world and abstract relationships of man in Indian perspective.