Abstract

A REVIEW ON MEDICINAL PLANTS AND THEIR ROLE IN HEALTHY LIFE

Dr. Shivkanya Sharma* and Dr. Rohit Johari

ABSTRACT

We are living in a fast-paced world and busy lifestyle where we are getting far away from nature. The lifestyle that we are living has various adverse effects and all of us need to know about the benefits for our body due to medicinal herbs for a long and healthy life. A medicinal plant is a word that includes various types of plants used in herbalism (herbal medicine). These medicinal plants are used as medicine, flavonoid, food, perfume, and also in various spiritual activities. Since ancient times medicinal plants have been used for various medicinal purposes. These plants are used as medicine to maintain health physically, mentally, and spiritually as well as to treat various health conditions. Aims and Objectives: To review the commonly used medicinal herbs according to their Latin names, Sanskrit names, and therapeutic uses.

Keywords: Medicinal plants, Herbs, Health, Plants, Lifestyle, Diseases, Medicines, Ayurveda.