Plants are nature’s remedies and have been used on the earth for food and medicine since ancient times and Indian herbs have gathered a fan following world over, because of their simple healing powers. There is a herb for every human affliction. Herbal traditions have been passed down and refined with scientific understanding, providing information to assist in health maintenance. Today the global movement towards a more natural life style has brought about resurgence of interest in herbs. Herbs, glorified in the ancient medicinal science of Ayurveda have a gentle yet powerful effect in enhancing the health and beauty of man. Herbs act on the blood metabolism, and all cellular processes including the nervous system. Thus, they are capable of bringing the body into harmony and health. Sensing this demand, the articles of this book have compiled to help the biologists to keep themselves abreast of the latest developments. This book will cater to the immediate needs of the students, researchers, faculty members and pharmaceutical industries in India and abroad.