Farm weeds of Gujarat: Exploiting the medicinal potential in Ayurveda


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Authors

  • R U Solanki Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat 388 110
  • N K Chavda Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat 388 110
  • A S Thounaojam Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat 388 110
  • R I Chaudhary Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat 388 110
  • K V Patel Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat 388 110

Abstract

In recent times, farmers of Gujarat have been accepting and exploiting organic ways to do the farming in all profitable ways possible. In this context, this article narrates the most efficient way to manage farm weeds without utilizing weedicides containing synthetic chemicals. By doing collection, processing and value-addition of the farm weeds, farmers can generate secondary source of income which will empower the small farmers to initiate small businesses using Ayurveda and also generate significant employment for the rural youth.

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Submitted

2023-11-02

Published

2023-11-02

How to Cite

Solanki, R. U., Chavda, N. K., Thounaojam, A. S., Chaudhary, R. I., & Patel, K. V. (2023). Farm weeds of Gujarat: Exploiting the medicinal potential in Ayurveda. Indian Horticulture, 68(5), 37-40. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndHort/article/view/144775