The Herbal state of Chhattisgarh is situated in Deccan bio-geographical area, houses an important part of the rich and unique biological diversity. What is more conspicuous is that the state is significantly rich in endemism with respect to many plants having medicinal importance. The forests of the state fall under two major forest types, i.e., Tropical Moist Deciduous forest and the Tropical Dry Deciduous forest. The state of Chhattisgarh is endowed with about 22 varied forest sub-types existing in the state.