Intro
Contents
About the Editors
Chapter 1: Tissue Culture of Medicinal Plants
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Tissue Culture
1.2.1 Macroelements
1.2.2 Microelements
1.2.3 Sugar
1.2.4 Vitamins
1.2.5 Solidifying Agent
1.2.6 Amino Acids and Nitrogen-Containing Compounds
1.2.7 Undefined Supplements
1.2.8 Buffers
1.2.9 Plant Growth Hormones
1.3 Types of Micropropagation Methods
1.3.1 Callus Culture
1.3.2 Organ Culture
1.3.3 Single Cell Culture
1.3.4 Suspension Culture
1.3.5 Embryo Culture
1.3.6 Anther Culture
1.3.7 Protoplast Culture

1.3.8 Meristem Culture
1.3.9 Pollen Culture
1.4 Tissue Culturing of Various Medicinal Plants
1.4.1 Micropropagation of Neem (Azadirachta indica L.)
1.4.2 Tissue Culturing of Pinus roxburghii Sarg
1.4.3 Tissue Culture of Ziziphora tenuior
1.4.4 Micropropagation of Ajuga bracteosa
1.4.5 Tissue Culture of Pongamia pinnata
1.4.6 Tissue Culture Linum usitatissimum
1.4.7 Micropropagation of Mountain Mulberry
1.4.8 Micropropagation of Hoslundia opposita Vahl
1.4.9 Micropropagation of Aloe species
1.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2: Mentha
2.1 Introduction

2.2 Habit and Habitat
2.3 Morphological Characters
2.4 Plant Propagation and Multiplication
2.4.1 Conventional Propagation
2.4.2 In Vitro Propagation
2.4.3 Essential Oil and Terpenoid Production
2.5 Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology
2.5.1 Health Benefits
2.5.1.1 Rich in Nutrition
2.5.1.2 Useful in Dieting
2.5.1.3 The Best Cleanser, Relieves Skin Diseases
2.5.1.4 Excellent for Respiratory System
2.5.1.5 Stomach Problems
2.5.1.6 Useful for Headache and Mental Health
2.5.1.7 Blood Pressure Control
2.5.1.8 Restful Sleep
2.5.1.9 Get Rid of Bad Breath

2.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Amla
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Scientific Classification
3.2.1 Nutritive Value
3.3 Chemical Constituents
3.4 Cultivation
3.4.1 Climate and Conditions of Soil
3.5 Cultivars
3.5.1 Seed Propagation
3.5.2 Budding and Grafting
3.5.3 Nursery Preparation
3.5.4 Orchard Establishment
3.5.5 Orchard Management
3.5.6 Nutrient Management
3.5.7 Water Management
3.5.8 Cropping System
3.5.9 Fruit Maturity, Harvesting, and Yield
3.6 Pests and Diseases
3.6.1 Pests
3.6.1.1 Inderbela tetrosis
3.6.1.2 Betousa stylophora

3.6.1.3 Virachola isocrates and Cerciaphis emblica
3.6.2 Diseases
3.6.3 Fruit Rot
3.6.4 Anthracnose
3.6.5 Blue Mold Rot
3.6.6 Physiological Disorders
3.7 Medicinal Uses
3.7.1 Antioxidant Action
3.7.2 Source of Vitamin C
3.7.3 Cardioprotective Activity
3.7.4 Antidiabetic Effect and Diuretic
3.7.5 Anticancer Activity
3.7.6 Brain-Protective and Anti-Brain Aging
3.7.7 Enhances Food Absorption
3.7.8 Strengthens the Eyes
3.7.9 Hepato-Protective
3.7.10 Antimutagenecity and Antigenotoxicity
3.7.11 Diarrhea
3.7.12 Promotes Healthier Hair