'Nature is supreme', so said the eminent ancient books 'The VEDAS' several thousand years ago. This slogan is catching the eyes and minds of not only all the chemists all over the world but also of the medicinal world.  So much so that people are turning to nature for the cure of the diseases even dreaded diseases like AIDS, cancer etc. The chemical and medical investigations on medicinal plants have got a new impetus. The recent discoveries and reports about cancer curing properties of 'TAXOL' from Taxus baccata and complete cure, wonder tree Azadirachta indica have opened new vistas all over the globe. Another glaring example of nature healing all the drug-addicts has been reported in the form of ‘Ibogane....’ an African shrub.

    Thus, it becomes ample clear that the chemistry of natural products from medicinal plants has become a vital factor for entire humanity. India, our mother land  has been blessed with innumerous medicinal plants .Theses plants have extremely useful various types of organic compounds, surprisingly most of  them occurring as GLYCOSIDES. Glycosides are compounds of various aglycones, occurring in combination with various sugars, especially monosaccharides. This has led to the engagement and employment of scientists all over in the exploration of glycosides and their detailed chemical and pharmaceutical studies