Traditional knowledge of plants in ancient India
Author(s): Ajita Ojha
Abstract: One of the most extensive and well-organized collections of traditional plant knowledge in the world was created in ancient India. It covered topics like as medicine, agriculture, nutrition, rituals, ecology, and material culture. In addition to contemporary scientific research, this review synthesizes literary, archaeological, and ethnobotanical data on plant knowledge in ancient India, mainly from classical Sanskrit writings like the Vedas, Ayurvedic Saṅhitās, Purāṇas, and Võkṣāyurveda literature. The study demonstrates that ancient Indian plant knowledge was empirical, comprehensive, and ecologically based by highlighting early ideas in plant taxonomy, medicine, conservation, and sustainable use. A critical discussion is held regarding the applicability of this ancient knowledge to current studies in pharmacognosy, ethnobotany, natural product chemistry, and sustainable development.
DOI: 10.22271/27069109.2026.v8.i1b.626Pages: 92-93 | Views: 262 | Downloads: 209Download Full Article: Click Here
