Introduction Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal is a perennial shrub in the family Solanaceae, widely distributed across the drier regions of the Indian subcontinent, the Mediterranean basin, the Middle East, and parts of East Africa. It belongs to one of the…
Introduction Azadirachta indica A.Juss., known globally as neem, is a fast-growing evergreen tree in the family Meliaceae native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of mainland Southeast Asia. It is one of the most extensively studied tropical trees, recognised for…
Introduction Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. is a stemless or very short-stemmed succulent perennial belonging to the family Asphodelaceae, native to the Arabian Peninsula and now cultivated and naturalised across tropical, subtropical, and warm-temperate regions worldwide. The species is distinguished by…
Introduction Ocimum tenuiflorum L., commonly known as tulsi or holy basil, is a perennial aromatic subshrub in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent and widely distributed across tropical and subtropical Asia. The species is distinguished from the culinary…
Introduction Tagetes erecta L., commonly known as African marigold, Aztec marigold, or Mexican marigold, is an erect annual herb native to the highlands of Mexico and Central America, where it has been cultivated and venerated for millennia. The species is…