Horticulture in Vrikshayurveda

Abstract

Vrikshayurveda is one of the ancient Botany texts, in Sanskrit language, written by
Surapala. The title vrikshcvurveda means "science of plant life'. It deals With 170
species Of picnis' health and productivity. Surapclc has included plants bearing
fruits, flowers, and shade giving. His main intention in writing the vrikshayurveda is
to ensure that conservation Of pla nt diversity Of selected species. It is along with the
people's beliefs; religious attitudes, superstitions and folk know'ledge are well
represented. The benefits {or people by planting trees associated with religious
merits, plant-man-god relationship is emphasized. This belief is continued even
today in our country. Suropcla suggests can be achieved
through planting plants and trees of various species.