Prof. Pulok Kumar Mukherjee

Compendium of Medicinal Plants of Manipur

Author: Mukherjee Pulok K, Sharma N, Bhardwaj PK [Edited]

ISBN: 978-81-978822-9-6

Publisher: Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Imphal, 2024

Among all the NER states, Manipur state has diverse forests including tropical to subtropical and temperate with rich floral diversity as well as high degree of endemism which includes valuable medicinal and aromatic plants, which has been traditionally used for the treatment and management of various ailments. This compendium of medicinal plants of Manipur is a compilation from several documents published by BSI on Flora of Manipur and intensive survey on research work performed through the Phytopharmaceutical mission of Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD). The compendium includes a total number of 90 medicinally important plants from dicotyledons and monocotyledons. Up-to-date literature search on the medicinal plants has been put forward in this compendium considering its taxonomy classification, synonyms, common names, botanical descriptions, geographical distributions, the parts of the plant traditionally uses and pharmacological importance, phytochemical aspects, available clinical/pre-clinical data, toxicity and safety aspects, contraindications and precautions, adverse reactions and available marketed formulations along with photographs of the plant. This compendium will help to promote the research on the medicinal plants and also as a ready reference to work on several perspectives of research in this area.

Compendium on Wild Mushrooms of Manipur

Author: Mukherjee Pulok K, Devi Indira S [Edited]

ISBN: 978-81-978822-3-4.

Publisher: Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Imphal, 2024

Nestled in the northeastern corner of India, Manipur is a land of stunning landscapes, vibrant cultures, and unparalleled biological diversity. Among its many natural treasures, the wild mushrooms stand out as a fascinating and underexplored component of its ecological tapestry. The study began with a simple curiosity about the mushrooms that appeared during different seasons in Manipur’s varied habitats, many of which are not only ecologically significant but also possess potential nutritional, medicinal, and economic value. This book is a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to document and conserve the unique and rich diversity of wild mushrooms in Manipur through detailed descriptions, high-quality photographs, and accurate classifications. Each species account includes scientific documentation on its morphology, habitat, distribution, and any known uses, offering a holistic view of these remarkable organisms.

Compendium on Edible Insects of North-East Region of India

Author: Mukherjee Pulok K, Rajashekar Y, Varatharajan R [Edited]

ISBN: 978-81-978822-8-9

Publisher:

The north-eastern region of our country forms an important part of the world’s second largest biodiversity hotspot, that is Indo-Burma diversity hotspot and is endowed with diverse flora and fauna. Among the several Vertebrates and Invertebrates inhabiting the regions, insects form the lion’s share both in terms of density and diversity. Therefore, members of the class Insecta play a major role in different ways. Sufficient food and improved nutrition are the cornerstones of a better society, and they represent the greatest challenge confronting humanity today. Especially the abundance of food protein is vital for a healthy population. Since the beginning of time, entomophagy has been used extensively for both therapeutic and dietary purposes, particularly by indigenous people worldwide. Edible insects are regarded as a significant source of protein and are incredibly rich in nutrients. In addition, indigenous communities have long practiced entomo-therapeutical concepts as a means of curing a wide range of illnesses and disorders. These practices date back many centuries. The present book provides information related to edible insects of NER India, especially those arthropods belonging to the insect order Coleoptera, Orthoptera and Hemiptera. I am quite sure and optimistic that this publication will pave the way for conserving the traditional knowledge of edible insects and spread the knowledge on their advantage viz., food, nutrition and curative value of insects.

Quality Evaluation and Validation of Herbal Drugs

Author: Prof. Pulok K Mukherjee

ISBN: 9780128133743

Publisher: Elsevier

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/C2016-0-04232-8

Quality Control and Evaluation of Herbal Drugs brings together current thinking and practices for evaluation of natural products and traditional medicines. The use of herbal medicine in therapeutics is on the rise in both developed and developing countries and this book facilitates the necessary development of quality standards for these medicines.This book elucidates on various challenges and opportunities for quality evaluation of herbal drugs with several integrated approaches including metabolomics, chemoprofiling, marker analysis, stability testing, good practices for manufacturing, clinical aspects, Ethnopharmacology and Ethnomedicine inspired drug development. This book will be useful in bio-prospecting of natural products and traditional medicine-inspired drug discovery and development.

Evidence-Based Validation of Herbal Medicine

Author: Prof. Pulok K Mukherjee

ISBN: 9780323855426

Publisher: Elsevier

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/C2020-0-02569-7

Evidence-Based Validation of Herbal Medicines: Translational Research on Botanicals brings together current thinking and practice in the characterization and validation of natural products. The book describes different approaches and techniques for evaluating the quality, safety and efficacy of herbal medicine, particularly methods to assess their activity and understand compounds responsible and their probable underlying mechanisms of action. This book brings together the views, expertise and experiences of scientific experts in the field of medicinal plant research, hence it will be useful for researcher who want to know more about the natural lead with their validation and also useful to exploit traditional medicines.

Natural Medicine Clinical efficacy, Safety and Quality

Author: Dr. Dilip Ghosh & Prof. Pulok K Mukherjee

ISBN: 9781138733060

Publisher: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315187853

Globally, natural medicine has been considered as an important alternative to modern allopathic medicine. Although natural medicines are popular in society, only limited medicinal herbs have been scientifically evaluated for their potential in medicinal treatment. This book connects various aspects of the complex journey from traditional medicine to modern medicine. It provides information on topics including global regulations and regulatory hurdles, diverse nutritional challenges and potential health benefits, novel food innovations especially seed-to-clinical approaches and future trends.

Evaluation of Herbal Medicinal Products: perspectives on quality, safety

Author: Prof. Pulok K Mukherjee and Dr. Peter J Houghton

ISBN: 9780853697510

Publisher: Pharmaceutical Press

The intention of this book is to describe and assess different approaches and techniques for evaluating the quality and efficacy of herbal medicines. It brings together articles on current thinking and practice in these areas and highlights up-to-date research which should facilitate improvements in the topics under consideration. It is an indispensable resource for academic and industrial researchers and both undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students.

Traditional Medicine and Globalization

Author: Prof. Pulok K Mukherjee

ISBN: 9788192624303

Publisher: Maven Publishers

Given the importance on promotion and development of natural products, this book covers various aspects on revitalization of traditional medicines. A wide diversity of chapters has been contributed by eminent personalities throughout the world including Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India; Shri Shekhar Dutt, Dr. R. Verpoorte, Dr. P. J. Houghton, Dr. Marco Leonti, and others. It is an imperative addition to the libraries of technical and administrative personnel in the industries and Universities as a potential resource to update their knowledge on globalization of traditional medicine.

Compendium of Anti-Viral Medicinal Plants

Author: Compendium of Anti-Viral Medicinal Plants

ISBN:

Publisher: Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata & Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Imphal

The compendium of anti-viral medicinal plants of North Eastern region of India is a compilation of various plants reported for their anti-viral activities and practiced as well as proven for its medicinal properties. This compendium intends to provide information on the medicinal plants occurred in the biodiversity rich region of the country. This information gives a glimpse on various medicinal plants belonging to diverse geographic locations and habitats of the North Eastern region of India. This book provides useful information for the local communities for its conservation, cultivation and could also be used for the development of herbal industries in the region.

Flora of Manipur

Author: Prof. Pulok K Mukherjee and A A Mao

ISBN: 978819872671

Publisher: Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata & Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Imphal

The 'Pictorial Checklist of Plants of Manipur' which enlists the rich plant wealth of the state. This is the first of its kind such a document is being developed on flora of Manipur. This book lists 4012 plant taxa from Manipur under 1405 genera in 225 families. The document is supplemented with 1300 photographs depicting 1200 taxa, which will help in identifying the plants. This document consolidated the updated scientific literature about the Flora of Manipur and will fulfil the knowledge gap in better understanding the plants present in Manipur.