Orchids are best known as
beautiful flowers. When it comes to the wonders of floral attractions and
aesthetics, no other flowers of the plant kingdom can excel an orchid flower.
Dr Bijaya Pant and Mr. Bhakta Bahadur Raskoti, however, dwell themselves upon
the fourth dimension of orchids i.e their medicinal virtues. This book is an
attempt for a complete treatment to elucidate the wealth of medicinal orchids
in Nepal. It also provides knowledge and information associated with their use
in traditional medicine as well as in phytochemical researches. Concern over
conservation issues stand out as an important component of their contribution.
I am sure this book will be a valuable collection for students, researchers and
entrepreneurs of herbal medicine and medicinal plants.
Dr. Tirtha Bahadur
Shrestha, Life member, Nepal Academy
This book is a treasure
trove on medicinal orchids of Nepal and the first of its kind on the topic.
Well illustrated with photographs and brief descriptions of the plants and
their flowering season serves as a useful guide to their identification in the
field. Everyone interested in medicinal orchids should read this book.
Dr. Teoh Eng Soon, Past president, The Orchid Society of South East Asia
