Medicinal plants are the gift of nature to mankind. Since the dawn of human civilization, medicinal plants are being used for treating different ailments of human being in traditional and recognized system of health care. Though medicinal plants secured an important position for their therapeutic, fragrance and flavoring qualities for generations, but the discovery of synthetic drugs overshadowed it for a while. Due to increase in awareness about health and hygiene, people are found to be more inclined towards herbal products especially those derived from plants. | Medicinal plants - Therapeutic potential in today s context
