• Dr.Greeshma K V
• Dr.Mohammed Faisal

Introduction: Ayurveda is based on the Panchamahabhuta and Tridosha theories in human beings, is also applicable to plants and animals. Vrikshayurveda is a branch of science which deals with growing healthy plants to yield desired products. The term Vrikshayurveda is used to denote the knowledge of plant life in all aspects. Various measures for nutrition, prevention of diseases, diagnosis and treatments are mentioned in Vrikshayurveda. It is the original science of today’s “permaculture” or agroforestry. The plants are affected by several diseases like that of human beings. Many ancient methods of treatment are used to cure these diseases. Here we are discussing various diseases in plants and treatment with special reference to Vrikshayurveda. Objective: To analyse the diseases in plants and treatment with special reference to Vrikshayurveda. Result and Discussion: Vrikshayurveda has mentioned various aspects of plants regarding procuring, preserving, treatment of seeds, planting materials, methods of irrigation, selection of soil, bio fertilizers and techniques for healthy growth and productivity of plant. The diseases in all types of trees are stated to be of two types: external and internal. The internal ones are those which are caused by Vata, Pitta and Kapha and external ones are caused by insects, worms, cold weather etc. The traditional treatment methods which has been mentioned in Vrikshayurveda will improve the quality and quantity of the products Conclusion: The scientific knowledge of Vrikshayurveda and its application is very essential to understand various diseases in plants and its management with help of ancient agrotechniques and thus we can overcome the modern technique hazards like chemical fertilizers etc. So there is a need of research in this field to improve the quality of plants and their products.

Keywords: Vrikshayurveda, Tridosha, Diseases

"Diseases In Plants And Treatment With Special Reference To Vrikshayurveda", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 1, page no.a378-a384, January-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2301050.pdf

"Diseases In Plants And Treatment With Special Reference To Vrikshayurveda", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 1, page no. ppa378-a384, January-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2301050.pdf