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Abstract: Ayurveda is the science of life practiced by ancient Sages which is based on Atharvaveda, one of the oldest scriptures of Hindus. The objective of Ayurveda is to counteract the imbalance of three very essential elements Vata, Pitta, Kapha which constitute the tridoshas from which the body originates. It is the Tridoshas which regularises the normal working of human body. The entire science of Ayurveda is based on Triskandha namely Hetu, Linga, Oushadha. Amongst these, oushadha is very important in knowing the therapeutic applications. In this modern era, there is need to evaluate the efficacy of the crude herbal drugs, in justifying their acceptability in modern system of medicine. In regards with the evaluation and standardization of drugs, different technique like morphological, microscopical, physical, chemical and biological evaluation is involved Morern lifestyle and diet has given rise to imbalance of Doshas which is leading to eruption of many diseases including Non Communicable Diseases in which most of diseases lacks complete cure. Ayurveda is a complete & holistic system in which a number of drugs with multiple beneficial actions are available though a massive research is required to prove the beneficial effects of the drugs. Gambhari (Gmelina arborea) is a well-known drug mentioned in Ayurveda used for various puroses by Acharya Charaka, Acharya Sushruta, Acarya Vagbhata and most of Nighantus in Ayurvedic literature also some Nighantus has specifically mentioned uses of parts of Gambhari. Hence, plant Gambhari is been selected for complete Medicinal Plant Review a step towards standardization Ayurvedic Medicinal Plant.