Local health traditions cannot be revitalized without ensuringthe health of their 9. medicinal plants resource base. for a longterm and sustainable utilization programme for medicinal plants, itis imperative that medicinal plants are, not only domesticated andput under cultivation, but also conserved in the wild. This book isfirst of its kind thereby adding a new dimension to thecultivation, conservation and utilization of medicinal plants. According to current estimates about three fourth of the herbaldrugs produced in India are used for curing human ailments. Basedon different researches, strategies on conservation, cultivationand utilization of medicinal plants, the book profiles over 100s ofsuch type of plants, which have been reported by differentscientists/ researchers, academicians and scholars of thecountry. The book highlights the current status of important medicinalplants of India and also % has some interesting and vital tips. Thebook will be useful for research institutes, agencies, NGOs,scientists, academicians, importers and exporters, growers,suppliers, medicinal garden owners and all those working in theallied fields.