DNA Barcoding for Ayurveda Plants: Insistent Requirement for the Discipline

Abstract Background: The majority of Ayurvedic medications are made with ingredients such as minerals, metals, plant and animal products, and so on. Many Indian medicinal plant species are in short supply due to a lack of cultivation. The widespread use of Ayurvedic products increases the incentive for adulteration and substitution in the medicinal plant trade. DNA-based analytical techniques are useful for monitoring the quality of plants and Ayurvedic products. Aim: To accomplish this goal, Ayurvedic plants are used to identify plant species, perform quality control, and standardize. In addition to offering quality control and standardization of plant material supplied to the pharmaceutical sector, DNA barcoding offers the ability to identify medicinal plants in a unique way. Materials and Methods: Following the establishment of a reference DNA barcode database, the use of DNA barcoding technology could significantly improve the detection of Ayurvedic substitutes and contaminations. Strength, weakness, opportunity, and threats analysis of DNA barcoding for Ayurvedic plants is described in this review. Result: The application of DNA barcoding technology could significantly boost the detection of Ayurveda substitutes and contaminations. Conclusion: DNA barcoding for Ayurveda plants has the potential to uniquely identify medicinal plants while also providing quality control and standardization of plant material supplied to the pharmaceutical industry.