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Nature's Rhythm: The Impact of Seasonal Variations on Herbal Medicine

By (author) Chandan Kumar Acharya

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This book explores how changes in seasons affect the healing power, safety, and quality of medicinal plants. It explains how weather factors like temperature, rainfall, and sunlight influence the way plants produce important healing compounds (Plant Secondary Metabolites). Using both traditional knowledge from systems like Ayurveda, Unani, and Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern science, the book shows how old practices often match today's research.With examples from South Asia, it looks at how climate change may impact the future of herbal medicine. The book also gives practical advice on when to grow, harvest, and prepare herbs to get the best results. Real-life examples and easy language help make the science clear.This book is useful for herbalists, farmers, researchers and students interested in plant medicine. It is also a great resource for librarians and educators looking for trusted, culturally aware information on how nature and medicine work together.

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Publisher | Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Published date | 1 Dec 2025
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 245
Dimensions | 212 x 148 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 0g
ISBN | 978-1-0364-5815-7
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BISAC | science / life sciences / botany


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