Cultivation of Guggulu by Yadav, B.B.L.; Billore, K.V.; Joseph, T.G. & Chaturvedi, D.D - (1999)

Minor rubbing. VG. 20pp photoplates Botany Central Council for Research New Delhi (1999) orig. wrappers xiv,94,(20)pp, 24x18cm, Concerning propagation of the medicinal plant Commiphora wighhti (Arn) Bhand. used in the preparation of "Drayva" - an important compnent of Ayruvedic therapy. Includes textual maps, graphs & tables + 20pp single- side color & black/white photoplates. Contents: Introduction: Guggulu: Its Distribution & Habitat; Need for Cultivation; Cultivation of Guggulu at Guggulu Herbal Farm, Mangliawas; Germ Plasm Collection; Propagation: Through Seeds; Vegetative Propagation, Air Layering; Tissue Culture; Culture Practices: Transfer of Rooted Cuttings; Wedding; Association of Guggulu; Irrigation, Drip System of Irrigation; Manure & Fertilizers; Other Operations; Guggulu Conservation; Insects, Pests & Diseases; Extraction of Guggulu Gum: Extraction in Rajasthan; Extraction in Gujarat; Tapping, Methods of Tapping; Yield, Grading of Guggulu Gum; Marketing Centres, Adulteration; Drying, Storage & Uses; Guggul Gum (Gum-Oleo-Resin):Pharmacognosy & Chemistry; Problems Encountered: Seed Germination; Gum Extraction & Mortality After Tapping; Slow Growth; Termite Infestation.