Dr. Uma Nath U is an experienced academician, researcher, and author with a strong background in pharmaceutical sciences and natural product research. She has worked as a Professor of Pharmaceutical Analysis at Sreekrishna College of Pharmacy and Research Centre, Kerala, affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences.
With around 15 years of academic experience, Dr. Uma Nath U has spent a major part of her career teaching, researching, and studying the medicinal value of natural resources. Her academic journey includes an M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Analysis, a PhD from Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, and a post-doctoral program from Eudoxia Research University, USA.
Her interest in medicinal plants and traditional knowledge is clearly reflected in her book, Indigenous Medicinal Plants of Kerala. The book presents useful information about native medicinal plants, their scientific identity, local names, families, and traditional uses in a simple and organized way.
Through her work, Dr. Uma Nath U brings together academic knowledge and the rich natural heritage of Kerala. Her book can serve as a helpful reference for students, researchers, teachers, and readers interested in medicinal plants and traditional healthcare practices.