Synopsis Compiled in this edited volume are a total of 8 review articles authored by eminent scientists, researchers, and medical professionals from all over India. Together, these pieces provide the reader a host of information related to the causes, symptoms and diagnosis of AIDS alongwith an overview of recent advances in its prevention, control and cure through alternative medical systems such as Ayurveda, Accupuncture, Siddha, Unani, Homeopathy and others. The learned authors have also mentioned about the work done by them and others in areas such as plant biotechnology in aid of AIDS, plant constituents in AIDS therapy, and plants combating AIDS, besides outlining the futuristic approaches in herbal therapy for AIDS.