A miracle of nature and India's gift to the world, opium is unique in its therapeutic value and is indispensable in the medical world. It also finds use in Homeopathy and Ayurveda or Unani systems of indigenous medicines. The opium which is used as Analgesics, Anti-Tussive, Anti spasmodic and as a source of edible seed-oil, also acts as a medicinal herb.
