Effect of environmental factors on growth and development of medicinal plants – a review

With the emergence of human civilization, plants have been the main source to cure, heal and alleviate various diseases. Medicinal plants belong to a big plant group with a great interest due to its pharmaceutical, cosmetic and nutritional values. The effect of environmental factors on medicinal plants is particularly significant due to their value with traditional system of medicine. There are evidences that environmental change is causing noticeable effect on the medicinal plants. So, an attempt is being made here to review the work done on these important issues.