Abstract
In a sense, there has always magic in plants, an unknown Genie, mysterious and omnipotent,
anal pervading powerful force. From the time, man first started looking for medicine to cure illness or
combination for potential products for magic remedies of unconquerable and almost fatal ailments,
plants and herbs have continuously reminded mysterious to him. Plants have been utilized as a natural
source of medicinal compounds since thousands of years. Human is using numerous plants and plant
derived products to cures and relief from various physical and mental illness. These plants are used in
traditional Chinese, Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Tibetan medicines. Ancient literature such as Rigveda,
Yajurveda, Atharvaveda, Charak Samhita and Sushrut Samhita also describe the use of plants for the
treatment of various health problems. In recent times, focus on plant research has increase dall over the
world and a large body of evidence has collected to show immense potential of medicina