challenges of medicinal plants of Pakistan in the new millennium

This article reviews the current status of medicinal plants in Pakistan, identifies major issues, and focuses on priority areas for research and development. The conservation and development activities in medicinal plants are currently facing a number of constraints such as lack of information database and exchange, co-ordination, collaboration and funds. It suggests a holistic approach of the study with emphasis on research and development in order to meet the challenges of medicinal plants of the. motherland in the new millennium