Traditional medicines are governed by the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940 and the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules of 1945. However, reckless utilization of resources threatens the sustainability of several plant species. These are cheaper and easily available in countries like India due to rich agro culture conditions. Herbal drugs possess a long history of its use and better patient tolerance. A report of a global survey on national policy on traditional medicine and regulation of herbal medicines indicated that about 50 countries including China, Japan, and Germany already have their national policy and laws on regulations of traditional medicines. Even in the developed countries, complementary or alternative medicine is gaining popularity. According to a report of WHO, about 80% of the world population is reported to rely on traditional medicine for their primary health care needs. World Health Organization (WHO) has defined herbal medicines as finished labeled medicinal product that contain an active ingredient, aerial, or underground parts of the plant or other plant material or combinations.

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