The present compendium is first of its kind providing valuable data on 530
species belonging to 398 genera and 138 families of plants used by various
ethnic societies of India for treating Cold, Flu and Lungs ailments; covering
details of nomenclature, English, Hindi and Sanskrit names, Distribution, Part
(s) used, Utilisation, Active constituents, Biological activity and the original
source of Information. Over twenty photographs and seven appendices enhance the
value of the compilation significantly. It is hoped, this invaluable compendium
with its comprehensive coverage of the subject would help researchers and the
medicinal plant industry in general for development of newer plant based drugs
for alleviating human suffering.