Wild Leafy Vegetables and Flowers: Nature's Potent Dietary Supplements

Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. Wild Leafy Plants Used as Green Vegetables. 2. Dried Leaves Used as Potherbs in Off-season and Famine Food. 3. Potherbs Used and Consumed in Festivals, Rituals, and Special Occasions. 4. Potherbs Used for Therapy and Disease Prevention. 5. Potherbs Found in Jharkhand but Unknown to Locals, Yet Used Elsewhere. 6. Wild Flowers Used as Potherb in Jharkhand. 7. Wild Flowers Found in Jharkhand but Not Used as Vegetable Like in Other Regions. 8. Leafy Vegetables as a Source of Micronutrient Supplementation in Vegetarian Diets. Bibliography. Index by Local Name of Plant. Index by Scientific Name of Plant.

Wild Leafy Vegetables and Flowers: Nature's Potent Dietary Supplements is the culmination of two decades of in-depth research conducted in the village haats and dense forests of Jharkhand. The village haats come alive with vibrant displays of lush green, wild leafy vegetables known as saags, their rich hues and earthy aromas drawing curious eyes and seasoned gatherers alike. These saags are available for purchase on a large scale, fuelled by increasing public demand, and are believed to contribute to the physical and mental well-being of rural and suburban residents. What began as a simple observation grew into a deep scientific inquiry to uncover the hidden potential of these potherbs, capable of nourishing both body and community.