Fate of Biochemical Components of Catharanthus Roseus After Treatment with Different Plant Growth Regulators (Report‪)‬

Introduction Herbal medicine is still the mainstay of about 75% to 80% of the world population, mainly in the developing countries to promote primary health care with better cultural acceptability, human compatibility and lesser side effects. Although synthetic pharmaceuticals now dominate the drug scene, medicinal plants continue to hold a place in international health care (Jaleel and Panneerselvam 2007). Awareness of the importance of natural heritage and biodiversity is also growing. India is a gold mine of treasures with traditional and practical knowledge of herbal medicines (Jaleel et al., 2006a,b, 2007a, 2008a). Globally a positive trend has blossomed in favors of traditional and integrative health sciences both in research and practices. Medicinal plants form a large group of important flora. Plants provide basic raw materials for the indigenous Pharmaceutical industries such as pharmaceutical, cosmetic, perfumery and food etc. The medicinal plants are referred to plants that are used for their therapeutic or medicinal values (Jaleel et al., 2007b-f).