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=== Local sources of identification of plants ===

=== Local sources of identification of plants ===

Local people such as goat-herders, sheep-herders, cow-herder and other forest dwellers are generally well versed with identification of the local herbs. Therefore, the beginner may take their help of these people for identification of the plants available in their areas. However, mere knowing the name and form of the plant is not sufficient and one must know their pharmacological properties, therapeutic actions and underlying principle of its application. Hence the best [[physician]] is the one who is well acquainted with drugs in their entirely [Verses 120-123].

Local people such as goat-herders, sheep-herders, cow-herder and other forest dwellers are generally well versed with identification of the local herbs. Therefore, the beginner may take their help of these people for identification of the plants available in their areas. However, mere knowing the name and form of the plant is not sufficient and one must know their pharmacological properties, therapeutic actions and underlying principle of its application. Hence the best [[physician]] is the one who is well acquainted with drugs in their entirely. [Verses 120-123]

=== Importance of complete [[knowledge]] of medicines ===

=== Importance of complete [[knowledge]] of medicines ===