Full Description
Herbal drugs have been used in healthcare for thousands of years. Recently, herbal drugs are experiencing a resurgence in popularity due to their perceived safety, efficacy, and potential health benefits. This new book, Herbal Drug Industry: From Cultivation to Innovation and Global Impact, explores many aspects in the herbal drug sector. It addresses quality control, formulation development, manufacturing, regulatory aspects and role of herbal drug in global healthcare management.
The book introduces herbal drugs, their historical developments and cultural significance. It also covers the challenges of modernizing herbal formulations and the designs and layouts for herbal drug production facilities. It also underscores the need for testing, quality control, regulatory compliance and sustainable sourcing practices, discussing quality standards and testing of natural products. The book covers patent and intellectual property rights within the herbal industry and details the frameworks governing herbal products globally and the issues related to herbal drug licensing. The book finally looks at future and emerging trends of the herbal industry.
Providing a holistic view of the herbal drug industry, combined with an overview of the historical context, scientific understanding, practical applications and insights into future trends, this volume is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers and anyone interested in the potential of natural remedies to improve health and well-being.
Contents
Preface Introduction 1. Herbal Drugs: Unveiling Nature Pharmacopoeia for Modern Healthcare 2. Challenges in Upgrading and Modernizing Herbal Formulations 3. Plant Design, Layout, and Construction in Herbal Drug Production 4. Formulation, Production, and Management of Herbal Products 5. Regulatory Requirements for Herbal Drug Industries 6. Quality Standards and Monographs for Herbal Drugs 7. Testing of Natural Products and Drugs 8. Patents and Intellectual Property in the Herbal Industry: The Outlook 9. Patent Searches and Literature Review in Herbal Science 10. Herbal Drug Licensing and Compliance 11. Future Trends and Conclusion Index
