MEDICINAL herbs are moving from fringe to mainstream use with a greater number of people seeking remedies and health approaches free from side effects caused by synthetic chemicals. Due to side effects of synthetic products, natural herbal products are gaining popularity in the world market. The annual global market for medicinal herbs is estimated at around US$ 65 billion. It is growing at a high rate of around 16 per cent a year. The Indian share at present is very small. Even China exports nearly six times more herbs than India.

Common name	Botanical name	Parts used	General Uses
Safed musli	Asparagus adscendens	Roots	Aphrodisiac, Adaptogen, Anti-ageing, Galactogogue, Tonic
Ashwagandha	Withania somnifera Dunal	Roots	Abortifacient, Adaptogen, Antibiotic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, anti-anxiety, Anti-tumor, immuno-modulating, Diuretic, Sedative, Tonic.
Stevia Rebaudiana	Eupatorium rebaudianum	Leaves	Natural sweetner, Substitute to table sugar
Coleus/ Makandi	Coleus Forskohlii	Roots	cAMP stimulator, Hypotensive, Sports nutrition, Weight management
Aloe vera / Indian Aloe	Aloe barbadensis	Leaves/Flowers/Roots	Natural Relief to Leprosy, Piles, Mental disorders, Skin diseases, Liver ailments, Jaundice, Menstrual problems, Dysentery, Joint pains etc.
Pathimughom /Patang /Sappan wood	Caesalpinia Sappan, Linn.	Heart wood	Natural colouring agent  to Food, drinks, Textiles, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals. (Colour: Red, Violet, Pink)