Book Review on Puspayurvedah - A unique contribution of Prof. P.V. Sharma

Keywords: Ayurveda, Medicinal plants, Flower, Puspayurveda (Flowers in Health and Diseases)

Abstract

"Puspayurvedah" authored by Prof. P.V. Sharma, is a scholarly collection of the use of flowers in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. Despite being a specialized subject, traditional Indian medicine heavily relies on the therapeutic qualities, historical importance, and medicinal qualities of diverse flowers. The author painstakingly catalogs a vast variety of flowers using the botanical features and medicinal properties found in traditional Ayurvedic texts. The book offers academicians and clinicians, a thorough knowledge of traditional uses of flowers. "Puspayurvedah" is not only a useful academic resource but also a useful guide for anyone who wants to use floral remedies in Ayurvedic therapy because of its practical formulations and applications. The book is notable for its comprehensiveness and depth of knowledge.

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.10.4.33
Published: 2025-06-05
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Aggarwal S, Deepak Pareek, Sahu S. Book Review on Puspayurvedah - A unique contribution of Prof. P.V. Sharma. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci [Internet]. 2025Jun.5 [cited 2025Jun.13];10(4):222 -5. Available from: https://www.jaims.in/jaims/article/view/4261
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