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All plants produce chemical compounds which give them an evolutionary advantage, such as defending against herbivores or, in the example of salicylic acid, as a hormone in plant defenses. These phytochemicals have potential for use as drugs, and the content and known pharmacological activity of these substances in medicinal plants is the scientific basis for their use in modern medicine, if scientifically confirmed. Medicinal plants play an important role in supporting healthcare system in India. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 80% of the rural population in developing countries utilizes locally available medicinal plants for their primary healthcare needs. About 8000 species of medicinal plants are in current use by local communities all over India. In our book we simply identify and describe 62 medicinal plants from West Bengal, India. Here we put the details data like systematic position, common and scientific name, IUCN status, morphology and anatomy, and also their medicinal uses and importance with draw and collected picture. For better understanding of readers we provide various information and pictures.

A Hand Book of Medicinal Plants of West Bengal, India