Title: Exotic Medicinal Plants of Lucknow

Objective: To give a consolidated account of the exotic medicinal plant wealth of Lucknow, used in Homoeopathy.

Materials & Methods: The data presented here are based on frequent field trips conducted during 1994 to 1996 and also from existing literature. The enlisted plants were growing in the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), other gardens and various locality in Lucknow. Each species was mentioned with correct name, followed by relevant synonym, if any, brief description, distribution, part used and clinical application.

Results: The present study enlisted exotic medicinal plants under 78 genera of 42 families invariably used for preparation of medicines in Homeopathy.

Conclusion: Present study gives a consolidated account of the exotic medicinal plant wealth of Lucknow, used for the treatment of common ailments through homoeopathic system of medicine. It may also serve as a systemic guide to homoeopaths and other who are interested in this system of medicine.

Published in: Jour. Econ. Taxo. Bot. Vol 23 (1), 1999.