Synopsis The Book covers 203 plants use by the tribal and rural folk in India for curing diseases. The authors have dealt only with such plants as are not well known and need to be subjected to phytochemical, pharmacological, toxicity and clinical tests, etc. for ascertaining their medicinal potential. Literature on the chemistry and pharmacology of several species has also been reviewed. The data given on each species includes botanical name, family, brief description, local name, general distribution in India, time of flowering and fruiting. The folk use is described with available details of method of preparation, dosage and mixtures of other herbs, if any. The source of ethnobotanical information is cited. The earlier well-known uses of the species, and known biological activity are mentioned. To support credibility, a mention is made of any allied species in the genus already known for similar curative properties.