Medicinal plants have been the keystone of health care since ancient time. Their innumerable uses have been documented and transformed through the generation for over more than 4000 years. In the early 19th century, as soon as the scientific investigations began, numerous plant based drugs have been made available to cure large number of global diseases. The 21st century started with exploration of these traditional remedies to meet patient needs. Now we are in the era where science and technologies have evolved to elucidate the safety and efficacy of traditional medicines. Even though much more information on uses of plant/plant parts in various
health practices is still unrecorded. This book will present an overall illustration of some selected medicinal plants and their medico biological application. It will also throw light on critical areas of ongoing research, transforming the information on medicinal plants and their recent applications.