Devi Datt Joshi is a distinguished scientist with extensive experience in phytochemistry and phytomedicine. Currently serving as the Director of Himalayans Herbs Research and Cultural Welfare Society in Ghaziabad. His career includes important positions such as Assistant Director & Head of Institute at Amity Institute of Phytochemistry & Phytomedicines, and Scientist E at IBSD-Imphal. Dr. Joshi holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry (Natural Product Chemistry) from ITRC Lucknow and KU Nainital. He has filed 56 patents, with 14 granted, published 52 papers, presented at 18 conferences, contributed as an independent author to 8 chapters, and authored 4 books, demonstrating his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field.Harendra Kharkwal has a Ph.D. in medicinal and aromatic plants from Kumaun University in Nainital. He is currently the Director Scientist at the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in New Delhi, India. His main focus is on research and development to improve environmental research in natural resources and clean technologies to minimise waste. Dr. Kharkwal is also a member of the Working Group on Remediation for Soil and Groundwater Pollution in the Asian and Pacific Region at headquarter Taiwan. He serves on the editorial boards of several international research publishing groups as well.

• About the Authors. Section I Introduction. Chapter 1 Ethnobotany, Ethnopharmacology, and Bioprospecting. Chapter 2 Nutrient Analysis, Methodologies, and Outcomes. Section II Description. Chapter 3 Aesculus indica (Indian Horse Chestnut). Chapter 4 Amelanchier spicata (Saskatoon Berry). Chapter 5 Berberis aristata (Kinmod). Chapter 6 Cassia fistula (Amaltas). Chapter 7 Carissa spinarum (Karoda). Chapter 8 Cornus capitata (Bamor). Chapter 9 Dioscorea bulbifera (Air Potato). Chapter 10 Diploknema butyracea (Cheura). Chapter 11 Ficus auriculata (Timla). Chapter 12 Ficus palmata (Bedu). Chapter 13 Garcinia cowa (Kuji Thekera). Chapter 14 Garcinia pedunculata (Bor Thekera). Chapter 15 Juglans regia (Walnut/Akhrot). Chapter 16 Morus alba (Mulberry). Chapter 17 Myrica esculenta (Kaphal). Chapter 18 Nyctanthes arbor‑tristis (Patijat/Harsingar/Night Jasmine). Chapter 19 Prunus cerasoides (Padmaka/Panyyan). Chapter 20 Prunus persica (Aaru/Peach). Chapter 21 Punica granatum (Dadim). Chapter 22 Pyracantha crenulata (Ghingharu). Chapter 23 Pyrus pashia (Mehal). Chapter 24 Pyrus pyrifolia (Naspati/Wild Pear). Chapter 25 Quercus leucotrichophora (Banj/Oak). Chapter 26 Rubus ellipticus (Yellow Himalayan Raspberry). Chapter 27 Rubus occidentalis (Black Raspberry). Chapter 28 Solanum nigrum (Black Nightshade). Chapter 29 Syzygium cumini (Jamun). Chapter 30 Terminalia chebula (Haritaki/Harad). Chapter 31 Viburnum opulus (Cramp Bark). Chapter 32 Zanthoxylum armatum (Timur). Chapter 33 Ziziphus mauritiana (Ber). Section III Conclusion. Chapter 34 Safety and Regulatory Aspects. Chapter 35 Wild Edible Plants: Research Avenues. Index.

Devi Datt Joshi is a distinguished scientist with extensive experience in phytochemistry and phytomedicine. Currently serving as the Director of Himalayans Herbs Research and Cultural Welfare Society in Ghaziabad. His career includes important positions such as Assistant Director & Head of Institute at Amity Institute of Phytochemistry & Phytomedicines, and Scientist E at IBSD-Imphal. Dr. Joshi holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry (Natural Product Chemistry) from ITRC Lucknow and KU Nainital. He has filed 56 patents, with 14 granted, published 52 papers, presented at 18 conferences, contributed as an independent author to 8 chapters, and authored 4 books, demonstrating his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field.Harendra Kharkwal has a Ph.D. in medicinal and aromatic plants from Kumaun University in Nainital. He is currently the Director Scientist at the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in New Delhi, India. His main focus is on research and development to improve environmental research in natural resources and clean technologies to minimise waste. Dr. Kharkwal is also a member of the Working Group on Remediation for Soil and Groundwater Pollution in the Asian and Pacific Region at headquarter Taiwan. He serves on the editorial boards of several international research publishing groups as well.

• About the Authors. Section I Introduction. Chapter 1 Ethnobotany, Ethnopharmacology, and Bioprospecting. Chapter 2 Nutrient Analysis, Methodologies, and Outcomes. Section II Description. Chapter 3 Aesculus indica (Indian Horse Chestnut). Chapter 4 Amelanchier spicata (Saskatoon Berry). Chapter 5 Berberis aristata (Kinmod). Chapter 6 Cassia fistula (Amaltas). Chapter 7 Carissa spinarum (Karoda). Chapter 8 Cornus capitata (Bamor). Chapter 9 Dioscorea bulbifera (Air Potato). Chapter 10 Diploknema butyracea (Cheura). Chapter 11 Ficus auriculata (Timla). Chapter 12 Ficus palmata (Bedu). Chapter 13 Garcinia cowa (Kuji Thekera). Chapter 14 Garcinia pedunculata (Bor Thekera). Chapter 15 Juglans regia (Walnut/Akhrot). Chapter 16 Morus alba (Mulberry). Chapter 17 Myrica esculenta (Kaphal). Chapter 18 Nyctanthes arbor‑tristis (Patijat/Harsingar/Night Jasmine). Chapter 19 Prunus cerasoides (Padmaka/Panyyan). Chapter 20 Prunus persica (Aaru/Peach). Chapter 21 Punica granatum (Dadim). Chapter 22 Pyracantha crenulata (Ghingharu). Chapter 23 Pyrus pashia (Mehal). Chapter 24 Pyrus pyrifolia (Naspati/Wild Pear). Chapter 25 Quercus leucotrichophora (Banj/Oak). Chapter 26 Rubus ellipticus (Yellow Himalayan Raspberry). Chapter 27 Rubus occidentalis (Black Raspberry). Chapter 28 Solanum nigrum (Black Nightshade). Chapter 29 Syzygium cumini (Jamun). Chapter 30 Terminalia chebula (Haritaki/Harad). Chapter 31 Viburnum opulus (Cramp Bark). Chapter 32 Zanthoxylum armatum (Timur). Chapter 33 Ziziphus mauritiana (Ber). Section III Conclusion. Chapter 34 Safety and Regulatory Aspects. Chapter 35 Wild Edible Plants: Research Avenues. Index.

Devi Datt Joshi is a distinguished scientist with extensive experience in phytochemistry and phytomedicine. Currently serving as the Director of Himalayans Herbs Research and Cultural Welfare Society in Ghaziabad. His career includes important positions such as Assistant Director & Head of Institute at Amity Institute of Phytochemistry & Phytomedicines, and Scientist E at IBSD-Imphal. Dr. Joshi holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry (Natural Product Chemistry) from ITRC Lucknow and KU Nainital. He has filed 56 patents, with 14 granted, published 52 papers, presented at 18 conferences, contributed as an independent author to 8 chapters, and authored 4 books, demonstrating his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field.Harendra Kharkwal has a Ph.D. in medicinal and aromatic plants from Kumaun University in Nainital. He is currently the Director Scientist at the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in New Delhi, India. His main focus is on research and development to improve environmental research in natural resources and clean technologies to minimise waste. Dr. Kharkwal is also a member of the Working Group on Remediation for Soil and Groundwater Pollution in the Asian and Pacific Region at headquarter Taiwan. He serves on the editorial boards of several international research publishing groups as well.

• About the Authors. Section I Introduction. Chapter 1 Ethnobotany, Ethnopharmacology, and Bioprospecting. Chapter 2 Nutrient Analysis, Methodologies, and Outcomes. Section II Description. Chapter 3 Aesculus indica (Indian Horse Chestnut). Chapter 4 Amelanchier spicata (Saskatoon Berry). Chapter 5 Berberis aristata (Kinmod). Chapter 6 Cassia fistula (Amaltas). Chapter 7 Carissa spinarum (Karoda). Chapter 8 Cornus capitata (Bamor). Chapter 9 Dioscorea bulbifera (Air Potato). Chapter 10 Diploknema butyracea (Cheura). Chapter 11 Ficus auriculata (Timla). Chapter 12 Ficus palmata (Bedu). Chapter 13 Garcinia cowa (Kuji Thekera). Chapter 14 Garcinia pedunculata (Bor Thekera). Chapter 15 Juglans regia (Walnut/Akhrot). Chapter 16 Morus alba (Mulberry). Chapter 17 Myrica esculenta (Kaphal). Chapter 18 Nyctanthes arbor‑tristis (Patijat/Harsingar/Night Jasmine). Chapter 19 Prunus cerasoides (Padmaka/Panyyan). Chapter 20 Prunus persica (Aaru/Peach). Chapter 21 Punica granatum (Dadim). Chapter 22 Pyracantha crenulata (Ghingharu). Chapter 23 Pyrus pashia (Mehal). Chapter 24 Pyrus pyrifolia (Naspati/Wild Pear). Chapter 25 Quercus leucotrichophora (Banj/Oak). Chapter 26 Rubus ellipticus (Yellow Himalayan Raspberry). Chapter 27 Rubus occidentalis (Black Raspberry). Chapter 28 Solanum nigrum (Black Nightshade). Chapter 29 Syzygium cumini (Jamun). Chapter 30 Terminalia chebula (Haritaki/Harad). Chapter 31 Viburnum opulus (Cramp Bark). Chapter 32 Zanthoxylum armatum (Timur). Chapter 33 Ziziphus mauritiana (Ber). Section III Conclusion. Chapter 34 Safety and Regulatory Aspects. Chapter 35 Wild Edible Plants: Research Avenues. Index.