Aromatic plants: a multifaceted asset

Aromatic plants are utilised as traditional medicines in many cultures, but they are also traded as goods that satisfy the needs of frequently far-off marketplaces. The term "medicinal and aromatic plant" (MAP) is used in this study to refer to the entire range of plants utilised not only for medicinal purposes but also in the closely related and frequently converging fields of condiments, food, and cosmetic. Essential oil-based products are growing in popularity in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and beverage, colorants, and biopesticides and are slowly marking the realm of nanotechnology for the betterment of mankind. Due to their natural, eco-friendly, and generally accepted safety as products, these plants and the derivatives they produce are currently in higher demand. As a result, extracts from aromatic plants have the potential to develop into novel types of foods and medicines for both human and animal nutrition and health. The usage of new ideas like nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, phytotherapy, and aromatherapy is expanding, and there are new developments in functional foods, animal husbandry, and agricultural pest management. Aside from their possible advantages for human health, fragrant plants are also esteemed for their ecological and advantage by being an eco-friendly phytostabilizer and thus removing the heavy metal toxicity from soils. Aromatic plants are truly human assets that add value to our daily lives.