In the present paper the cultivation of medicinal plants having the greater demand are prioritized. In total 148 plants which are mostly incorporated in both classical as well as ethical formulations have been identified. The medicinal plants which are already being cultivated viz., Yavani, Jeeraka, Hingu, Dhanyaka, Methika, Shunthi, Haridra, Shatpuspha, Dadima, Kushmanda, Soorna, Badara etc.are excluded from this list cultivation of medicinal plants is incomplete without considering the application of manure and pesticides. Keeping this in view some of the aspects of organic farming techniques and herbal pesticides have been discussed.