The first record of practice of traditional medicine by humans comes from the tablet around 2600 B.C. old. The tablet mentions the significance and use of oils from Cedrus species (Cedar), Cupressus sempervirens (cypress), Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice), etc.vital plants of that time. In recent times change in behavior of industry seems to take place, where they are now reverting back towards in traditional medicines and herbs. A quick show up of the present scenario indicates a surge in, the Global herbal supplements and remedies market, reaching to Rs. 9315 crores, comparatively in lead is the Indian Herbal Market with extreme growth expectations to Rs. 14,500 crore (2015). Herbal exports project market size of Rs. 9000 crores by 2015. However, Chinese herbal medicinal market poses big threat, so urgent need is required to build regulated traditional medicine practice in par with international standards. Realizing this fact, the review puts light on traditional system of medicine scenario in India, hurdles and ways to overcome them, along with description upon two essential herbs Cedrus deodara and Operculina turpethum, as an example to justify potential and expertise India could achieve in Drug Industry in coming future.
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