Open Journal of Plant Science CC By 001 Citation: Mohiuddin AK (2019) A Brief Review of Traditional plants as Sources of Pharmacological interests. Open J Plant Sci 4(1): 001-008. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17352/ojps.000015 Life Sciences Group DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17352/ojps ISSN: 2640-7906 Abstract The knowledge base of pharmacy medicine is changing. Even five decades ago rural people used to visit kobiraj doctors for traditional medication mostly obtained from the roots and leaves of the remote plants (As seen in old dramas and movies). During 70’s to 8o’, a modern allopathy system taken over most of it and plant medicines were completely became obsolete. However, the Bangladeshi traditional medicine is a unique conglomerate of different ethnomedical influences. Due to the geographic location and sociocultural characteristics of the country, it involves traditionally rooted elements influenced by local indigenous people and close-by Indian Ayurveda and Unani medicine. Given its inexpensive, easily accessible and well-established health services, the use of traditional medicine is an integral part of public health services in Bangladesh with its providers being deeply embedded within the local community. Recent data suggest that the utilization of traditional medicine health services in Bangladesh is widespread and plays a crucial role in providing health care for poor people, people in rural areas and for tribal people Purpose of the study: An illustrated review of traditional Bangladeshi plants, their nature and their pharmacological use Findings: A careful use of these plants can bring dramatic changes in the history of medicine, on the contrary abuse/misuse is just waste of money and also creates potential health hazards. The emerging use of plant derived medicines should have a proper quality control and system control of sales, distribution and use through strict vigilance. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive literature review, consulting books, technical newsletters, newspapers, journals, and many other sources are done with this review. Health professionals like qualified doctors, chemists, company professionals have given their useful suggestions. A few folk healers’ shops are also visited to see the real situation includes their sales policy, misleading claims without valid references. Pharma company representatives are also interviewed who are selling herb medicines as white-collar business. Few students of mine helped me by their feedback from previous experiences in visiting rural areas and use of folk medicine there. The article comprises both plant medicine and plants used for pleasure by general people. Research Article A Brief Review of Traditional plants as Sources of Pharmacological interests Mohiuddin AK* Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, World University of Bangladesh Received: 31 December, 2018 Accepted: 25 January, 2019 Published: 28 January, 2019 *Corresponding author: Mohiuddin AK, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, World University of Bangladesh, 151/8, Green Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka – 1205, Bangladesh, E-mail: Keywords: Medicinal Plants; Medical Pluralism; Folk Healers; Spiritual Healing; Herbal Drugs https://www.peertechz.com Abbreviations HDS: Herbs and Dietary Supplements; WAPIC: Western Australian Poisons Information Centre Introduction The concept of ethnopharmacology was first defined in 60’s which describes an approach to the discovery of single biologically active molecules that has been used ever since the first compounds were isolated from plant material. It should also be noted that the discovery of new drugs might derive from a wider use of plants than for strictly medical purposes alone. Thus, materials used as poisons, in pest control, in agriculture, as cosmetics, in fermentation processes and for religious purposes might also yield active substances that can be exploited as leads for drug development. However, article simply describes traditional plants of Bangladesh and their use because of the greater interest of general people, surprisingly, around 80% of the population of developing countries (according to WHO) now partially or fully dependent upon herbal drugs for primary healthcare. It should be remembered that Since the ingredients used are herbal, not only the ingredients often have added benefits that overall improve your health but there are chances of side effects. Traditional medicines: Contribution to modern medicine Ayurveda: With the term “Ayurveda” (AYUR means life, VEDA means Knowledge) translating to the ‘science of life,’