Dr. R. Murugeswaran

🌿 Dr. R. Murugeswaran

Deputy Advisor (Medicinal Plants)
National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)
Ministry of Ayush, Government of India

🌟 A Foremost Authority in Medicinal Plant Research and Conservation

Dr. R. Murugeswaran serves as the Deputy Advisor (Medicinal Plants) at the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. In this pivotal role, he spearheads initiatives aimed at the conservation, cultivation, and sustainable utilization of India’s rich medicinal plant resources.

📚 Academic Contributions and Research Excellence

With a robust background in Plant Taxonomy, Biodiversity, Ethnobotany, and Medicinal Plants, Dr. Murugeswaran has made significant scholarly contributions. His research focuses on:

• Standardization and HPTLC Fingerprinting of polyherbal formulations.

• Pharmacognostical studies of Unani medicinal plants.

• Ethnobotanical documentation of medicinal plants in the Southern Western Ghats.

His work is well-recognized in academic circles, with numerous publications in esteemed journals.

🌱 Leadership in Medicinal Plant Conservation

At NMPB, Dr. Murugeswaran plays a crucial role in:

• Developing and implementing policies for medicinal plant conservation.

• Promoting cultivation practices among farmers and stakeholders.

• Facilitating research and development in medicinal plant sectors.

His efforts contribute significantly to the integration of traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches, ensuring the preservation and advancement of India’s medicinal plant heritage.

🤝 Engagement and Knowledge Dissemination

Dr. Murugeswaran is actively involved in:

• Delivering lectures on medicinal plants and their applications.

• Participating in panel discussions on modernization of Unani dosage forms.

• Collaborating with international dignitaries to promote global awareness of India’s medicinal plant resources.

🗣️ “Integrating traditional knowledge with scientific research is key to unlocking the full potential of medicinal plants for global health.”

For further information or collaboration inquiries, Dr. Murugeswaran can be contacted through the National Medicinal Plants Board’s official channels.