WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants, Vol. 1

Book Details:

• Author: W.H.O.
• ISBN: 8174732861
• Publisher: World Health Organization (WHO)
• Year: 2023
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback

About the Book:

Medicinal Plants have been used for centuries for their therapeutic properties. As herbal products gain popularity globally, this book from the World Health Organization (WHO) addresses the growing concerns surrounding the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicinal plants.

While traditional practitioners and communities in developing countries continue to rely on medicinal plants for primary healthcare needs, even in industrialized nations, plant-based therapies are gaining attention as alternative or complementary treatments. However, there is a lack of scientifically sound data for many plant materials and their efficacy, leading to regulatory challenges and market concerns.

This book contains 28 monographs on widely used medicinal plants, selected based on scientific evidence supporting both their safety and efficacy. Each monograph is divided into two parts:

1. Pharmacopoeial Summaries: Focuses on quality assurance, including botanical features, identity tests, purity requirements, chemical assays, and major chemical constituents.

2. Clinical Applications: A detailed review of scientific research on the clinical uses of the plant material, including pharmacological information, contraindications, adverse effects, and recommended dosages.

These monographs aim to promote international harmonization in quality control and the use of herbal medicines and serve as models for the development of national formularies. The book will be an essential scientific reference for drug regulatory authorities, physicians, traditional practitioners, pharmacists, manufacturers, and research scientists.