title: Plant genetic resources and knowledge of traditional medicine in Tamil Nadu.
abstract: The indigenous medical practices and the herbal system have an important role in the development of modern medicines. The medicinal plants used in this system are locally available, relatively cheap and also safe and effective. This bioresources can be harnessed for the pharmacological investigation in the modern system of medicine.
authors.affiliation: National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow - 226001, India.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rajendran
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ravikumar
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Henry