Healing Potential of Herbs and Herbal Tourism

This chapter offers insights on the significance of various types of herbal treatments, with a special focus on the herbs found in India. The potential of herbal programs and spaces to promote herbal tourism is discussed using a variety of examples. A synopsis is offered regarding the history and progress in the development of herbal products to promote herbal tourism. This is followed by an overview of various frameworks and models employed in some countries to plan and develop a sustainable form of herbal tourism. India and its progress in herbal tourism are specifically discussed followed by suggestions for a forward-looking inclusive path to develop and promote sustainable herbal tourism.