Br>unit I includes the use of herbs as medicine, good agricultural practices, biodynamic agricultural and Indian systems of medicines. Br>unit II is related with neutraceuticals, herbal drug and herb food interactions. Br>unit III covers herbal cosmetics, excipients and formulations of herbal origin. Br>unit IV focuses on evaluation of herbal drugs, patenting and regulatory issues which are important from regulatory point. Last br>Unit V covers current situation of herbal drug industry in India. It also includes good manufacturing practices for Indian system of medicines. As herbal drugs are becoming popular worldwide, this book will be very crucial in explaining different basics concepts to students and users.