In recent decades, there has been a renewed focus on using plants as a source of novel compounds for scientific research into physiological and biochemical processes, as well as pharmaceuticals. The idea that herbal medicines are safer and less harmful to the human. Plants are being screened for biological activity with medicinal potential in laboratories all around the world. Untapped potential exists in higher plants as sources of novel medications. Plants have long been used to heal medical conditions. Since ancient times, people have employed a wide range of plant species to treat a wide range of illnesses. This is because plants are known to produce an abundance of secondary metabolites. Many of these natural compounds are used as therapeutic agents or as building blocks for the creation of contemporary medications because it has been demonstrated that they exhibit intriguing biological and pharmacological actions. In this article, a systematic review on some selected ethnobotanical Indian medicinal plants with special reference to therapeutic value has been discussed.