Open AccessHorticulture in Vrikshayurveda
Author(s) -
M. V. Praphulla
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
mapana journal of sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0975-3303
DOI - 10.12723/mjs.6.12
Subject(s) - sowing , diversity (politics) , plant species , agroforestry , botany , biology , sociology , anthropology
Vrikshayurveda is one of the ancient Botany texts, in Sanskrit language, written by Surapala. The title vrikshcvurveda means "science of plant life'. It deals With 170 species Of picnis' health and productivity. Surapclc has included plants bearing fruits, flowers, and shade giving. His main intention in writing the vrikshayurveda is to ensure that conservation Of pla nt diversity Of selected species. It is along with the people's beliefs; religious attitudes, superstitions and folk know'ledge are well represented. The benefits {or people by planting trees associated with religious merits, plant-man-god relationship is emphasized. This belief is continued even today in our country. Suropcla suggests can be achieved through planting plants and trees of various species.