Synopsis This volume incorporates data on 30 species which includes some of the reputed and well investigated medicinal plants like Lashuna, Palandu, Swarnapatri, Kumkuma, Tamalpatra, Kusumbha, Krishnajeeraka etc, besides some under exploited medicinal plants like Saptala, Kaseru, Granthiparni etc. This volume presents a brief and concise account, relevant information and data on all the selected eighteen important aspects of medicinal plants covering required basic information along with photographs. Information on global distribution and flowering / fruiting period have also been appended. Efforts have been made to collect up to date references from all available sources and the same are incorporated at the end of each species under the subhead 'Bibliography'. This compilation will provide basic data and would attract the attention of the scientists for further studies on the under exploited species.