Herbs are used in medicine since antiquity. These herbs are still used successfully to treat different ailments. The use of the herbs solely depends on the basic theories brought up by ancient scholars. Number of pharmacological activities are attributed to these herbs. Nowadays, these herbs are playing and increase role in human lifestyle, reflected in the expanding world market for herbal products. India is one of the countries of the world with an abundance of herbal resources and where herbs or medicinal plants have long been used as drugs food and cosmetics. Currently, much research is being undertaken in the development of medicinal plant products and in obtaining scientific information to support their efficiency, standardization and safety.