Until relatively recently, much of the information on research into India's medicinal plants has remained within India, mainly published within Indian journals. However, the field of Ayurveda is expanding, with the integration of herbs and minerals discovered in other countries and the strengthening of academic knowledge networks worldwide. Focusing on Rasayana, the least understood branch of Ayurveda, this volume provides detailed information on the plants used in various polyherbal, polymineral Rasayana preparations and describes their therapeutic benefits for numerous disorders. It is a comprehensive reference suitable for anyone involved in medicinal and aromatic plant research.

Foreword, Preface to the series, Preface, 1. Introduction, 2. What are Rasayana?, 3. Tridosha, 4. Rasayana preparations, 5. Aak (Calotropis spp.), 6. Akrakara (Anacydus pyrethrum), 7. Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica), 8. Anantmul (Hemidesmus indicus), 9. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), 10. Badam (Prrmus amygdalus), 11. Bala (Sida spp.), 12. Banslochan, 13. Bhalatak (Semecarpus anacardium), 14. Bhringraj (Eclipta prostrata), 15. Bhuiamla (Phyllanthus spp.), 16. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), 17. Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica), 18. Chuara (Phoenix dactyli/era), 19. Draksha (Vitis vinifera), 20. Gaduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), 21. Gokshru (Tribulus terrestris), 22. Guggal (Commiphora wightii), 23. Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), 24. Hing (Ferula foetida), 25. Jaiphal and Javitri (Myristica fragrans), 26. Kabab Chini (Piper cubeba), 27. Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), 28. Kawanch (Mucuna pruriens), 29. Keshar (Crocus sativus), 30. Kikar (Acacia nilotica), 31. Kuchla (Strychnos nux vomica), 32. Kulanjan (Alpinia galanga), 33. Kutaki (Picrorhiza kurrooa), 34. Kuth (Saussurea Spp.), 35. Malakangani (Celastrus paniculatus), 36. Mandukparni (Centella asiatica), 37. Mundi (Sphaeranthus indicus), 38. Musli (Curculigo orchioides), 39. Neem (Azadirachta indica), 40. Peepali (Piper longum), 41. Punernava (Boerhavia diffusa), 42. Pushkarmul (lnula racemosa), 43. Salai Guggal (Boswellia serrata), 44. Salep (Orchis latifolia), 45. Semal Musli (Bombax ceiba), 46. Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), 47. Shatawari (Asparagus racemosus), 48. Som Ras (Amanita muscaria), 49. Sonth (Zingiber officinale), 50. Talamkhana (Hygrophila spinosa), 51. Tulsi (Qcimum tenuiflorum), 52. Vacha (Acarus calamus), 53. Vata Vriksh (Ficus spp.), 54. Vatsnabh (Aconitum spp.), 55. Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), 56. Vidari Kand (Pueraria tuberosa), 57. Vidhara (Argyreia speciosa), 58. Some Rasayana formulations, Index