 
															Ethnomedicinal and Pharmacognostic Study of Selected Useful Medicinal Plants from Sindhudurg- Vengurla Region in Maharashtra
Dr. Ravindra Pandurang Jadhav, Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh
ISBN: 978-81-958714-2-1
Publisher/Imprint: World BIOLOGICA (India & USA)
Pages: 170
Format: e-Book
Language: English
Edition/Volume: 1st
© Year: 2025
Publication date: October 2025
Price
₹ 580
About the Book
The lush and verdant landscapes of the Vengurla region in Maharashtra have long been a cradle of biodiversity, home to a rich variety of medicinal plants. This book, “Ethnomedicinal and Pharmacognostic Study of Selected Useful Medicinal Plants from Sindhudurg- Vengurla Region in Maharashtra” is the culmination of extensive research and a deep-seated passion for understanding the profound medicinal potential housed within these natural resources.
“Ethnomedicinal and Pharmacognostic Study of Selected Useful Medicinal Plants from Sindhudurg- Vengurla Region in Maharashtra” is an invaluable contribution to the field of ethnobotany and pharmacognosy. This book not only documents the traditional uses of medicinal plants but also bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern scientific inquiry.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgement
Foreword
Part I – Background
Part II – Classification of Crude Drugs Derived from Medicinal Plants and Indian Traditional Knowledge
Part III – Medicinal Plants of Maharashtra
Part IV – Ethnomedicinal Plants Summary
Part V – Overview and Insights
References
About the Author
 
Dr. Ravindra Pandurang Jadhav
Dr. Ravindra Pandurang Jadhav M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., working as the Head Department of Botany, Member of Ad-hoc Board in Vocational Education, Shivaji University Kolhapur. Co-ordinator, B. Voc. in Sustainable Agriculture Management, Gopal Krishna Gokhale College, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. He has thirty years of teaching experience. Ravindra Jadhav serves as Research Co-Guide at Shri JJT University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, India. He has published 10 research papers and book chapters in reputed national and international journals in areas of ethnobotany, pharmacognosy, and plant physiology. His areas of interest include Biodiversity conservation, Medicinal plants and Environmental pollution. 
Dr. Ravindra has presented more than 18 research papers in National and International Conferences and participated more than 55 National International Conferences, Seminal, faculty development programme and workshops. He completed two Mumbai University sponsored minor research project. He Organized Workshop on Solid Waste Management under Nature Club, E.O.P. 2002 and World-Wide Fund – India, Kolhapur division. 
He was Awarded First Position in the Photography organized by World Wide Fund– India, during the Panda Festival of Environment in 2007, Maharashtra, Nature Park, Mumbai. He is founder of “Green Nature Club” established in 1996 at Br. Balasaheb Khardekar College, Vengurla. He is Life Member, Indian Association of Teachers in Biological Sciences (IATBS), Mumbai.
Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh
Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh currently working as the Research Coordinator cum Professor at the Institute of Bio Sciences, Shri JJT University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, India. A distinguished botanist specializing in Nematology, Dr. Singh has made significant contributions to the study of Root-knot nematodes. He earned both his Master’s degree and doctorate from Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, where he also pursued and completed LL.B. degree in 2008, showcasing his diverse academic interests.
Dr. Singh has published various research papers and book PARTs in reputed national and international journals. His work has been featured in several global conferences, earning him recognition in the scientific community.
Beyond academia, Dr. Singh has actively contributed to social causes. He is the Ex-President of Jan Jagatri Manch, U.P., and the Ex-Secretary of the Research Scholar Association of D.S. College, Aligarh. As the Founder President of the B.Ed. Unemployed Struggle Association, U.P., he has been a passionate advocate for educational reforms and youth empowerment. As a dedicated mentor, he has guided numerous research scholars to successfully earn their doctorate. Dr. Singh is proficient in computer applications such as MS Word and MS Excel and actively utilizes the internet for research and collaboration.
Dr. Singh’s academic expertise and leadership roles reflect his dedication to advancing scientific research and addressing societal challenges.
