Nature’s Rhythm: The Impact of Seasonal Variations on Herbal Medicine

Author Biography

Dr Chandan Kumar Acharya is a senior academician and researcher in the Department of Botany, Bajkul M Mahavidyalaya, West Bengal, India with over 18 years of experience in teaching and plant-based research. He holds a PhD in Phytopathology and Biochemistry, alongside advanced degrees in Plant Pathology, Ecology, and Education. His interdisciplinary expertise focuses on phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology, and the seasonal variation of medicinal plants.Dr Acharya has conducted significant research on Phyllanthus emblica (Amla), exploring its phytochemical changes across seasons using advanced techniques like Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS). He led a UGC-sponsored project on the seasonal impact on active herbal constituents, integrating traditional knowledge with scientific validation. His work has been widely published in University Grants Commission - Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics (UGC CARE)-listed journals and featured in international conferences.As the author of a monograph on mangrove ecology and contributor to volumes on herbal medicine, Dr Acharya brings a culturally grounded, science-driven perspective to this book—bridging traditional wisdom with modern botanical research.