India has several indigenous systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy, and Naturopathy utilized for health care and well-being by people around the globe. Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medicinal art that focuses on wellness, and uses herbs, weeds, and plants available in nature to treat various ailments. One...

Plants produce bioactive molecules, making them a rich source of different medicinal compounds used in obtaining a variety of drugs. They have continued to play a dominant role in maintaining human health. The use of plants for health care in India dates back to around 5000 years ago. India has...

Introduction Merriam-Webster defines a weed as “a plant that is not valued where it is growing and is usually of vigorous growth, especially one that tends to overgrow or choke out most desirable plants.” Weeds are undesirable to farmers and gardeners who are working hard to grow crops and maintaining...