Indian forests have been a large repository ofmedicinal and aromatic plants, which has supported manufacturing sector ofIndian Systems. Human being has been using aromatic plants from ancient timeand research workers are constantly brings to light additional information onthe relationship between plants and man. There is a rising focus on thesignificance of aromatic plants in health systems, solving the health careproblems of the world.
Aromatic plants play a significant role in thelife of people and are present in innumerable forms. These plants are used asraw materials for medicines, cosmetics, perfumery, insecticides and in thevarious industries. Cultivation and processing of aromatic plants have openednew opportunities for income generation in rural sector.
Availability of wide variation in soil and climatein our country offers great potential for cultivation of Aromatic plants in thecountry. Their demand varies from small quantities to very large bulk annually.A number of plants like Tagetes Minuta, Eucalyptus Citriodora, RosmarinusOfficinalis, Coriander Sativum, Lavender Species, Matricaria Chamomilla, ArtemisiaAnnua, Mentha Arvensis, Jasmine Crop, etc. A number of these crops grown inIndia are exotic in origin.
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