The relationship between the plants and the population is well evaluated with the help of a survey and a review. Plants have been used both in the prevention and cure of various diseases of humans as well as in animals. The plant-based traditional medical systems continue to provide primary health care to more than three-quarters of the world's population. In India, the use of plants for medicinal treatment dates back to around 5000 years. It was officially recognized that 6500 plant species have medicinal value while over 6000 plants are estimated to be explored in traditional, folk and herbal medicine. An important prerequisite for proper utilization of raw materials of the country is the survey of its natural resources and the preparation of an inventory. Punjab is the state of India which has a great potentiality both from the economic and botanical points of view. In ancient Indian medical science of Ayurveda, Dravyaguna part has the detail information of various plants belonging to herbal practices. However, the information about herbs available in Punjab State with reference to Ayurveda is not available. Therefore, the online screening was done to get the information about herbs present in the flora of Punjab. Further, these available herbs were classified in different Varga (class) with special reference to Bhavprakasha Nighantu (Indian Materia Medica). The literary screening concluded that there are around 322 herb species recommended as available Ayurveda herbs in the flora of Punjab.

Introduction: Ayurveda, the oldest traditional healthcare system gives utmost importance to the prevention of diseases by adopting a healthy lifestyle and restoration of health through Rasayana (Rejuvenation therapy). In various texts of Ayurveda, n number of formulations has been mentioned as Rasayana therapies. Out of this, the formulation mentioned after Chyavanprasha Avaleha in classical text is 'Chaturthamalaka Rasayana', which was selected for the study. Its classical preparation methodology quoted for four different combinations of ingredients were practically explored with the aim to provide a standardization strategy for forthcoming preparations. Methods: Initially, we collected all the raw ingredients in fresh form and then they were authenticated and further standardized as per the classical and modern parameters. The formulations were prepared by strictly adhering to the instructions mentioned in the classical text for each and every step. Result and discussion: When we practically prepared these formulations by adopting the classical methodology, we encountered few difficulties in its preparation and we forced to make few alterations which are addressed in this paper. Conclusion: The preparation of 'Chaturthamalaka Rasayana' by the classical method theoretically seems to be very easy, but practically we have to make extra efforts and alterations so that we can get a good quality product. However, it can also be served as a cost-effective alternative to many other Rasayanas like Chyavanaprasha.