Herbal Medicines: Development and Validation of Plant-derived Medicines for Human Health (Clinical Pharmacognosy Series)

Content: The European legislation (directive 2004/24/EC) brings clarification and recognition to herbal medicinal products / Giuseppe Nisticò and Dagmar Roth-Behrendt -- Taxonomy, morphology, and ecology of medicinal plants: a botanical perspective / Simon Pierce, Alessandra Luzzaro, and Bruno E.L. Cerabolini -- Ethnopharmacological approaches used to identify medicinal plants / Tsukasa Sakurada ... [et al.] -- Medicinal plants : molecular biology/biotechnology approach -- Candida Vannini ... [et al.] -- Breeding and cultivation of medicinal plants / Christoph Carlen -- Sample preparation, analytical methods, and chemical standardization of medicinal plants -- Angela Perrone ... [et al.] -- The role of zebrafish in the future of natural product discovery -- Alexander D. Crawford, Camila V. Esguerra, and Peter A.M. de Witte -- Phytocomplexes versus single-entity drugs : the never-ending dilemma in herbal medicine / Elizabeth M. Williamson -- Molecular modes of action of drugs used in phytomedicine / Michael Wink -- Bioavailability issues of nonnutrient plant and fruit constituents / Mariusz Konrad Piskula and Junji Terao -- From identification to clinical translation of medicinal plants / Gian Franco Gensini ... [et al.] -- Recommendations for reporting randomized controlled trials of herbal medicine interventions / Joel J. Gagnier ... [et al.] -- Pharmacovigilance methods and systems in herbal medicines / Gioacchino Calapai -- Mechanisms and clinical relevance of herb drug interactions from the perspectives of pharmacokinetics / Laura Berliocchi ... [et al.] -- Nature's gift to photodynamic medicine : hypericin, a herbal photosensitizer is a component of hypericum perforatum / Heinrich Walt -- Plants and plant-derived products as cancer chemopreventive agents / Douglas M. Noonan, Ilaria Sogno, and Adriana Albini -- From standard tanacetum parthenium extract to a stabilized derivative of parthenolide : studies in animal models of pain / Rosaria Greco ... [et al.] -- Antiviral effects of essential oils used traditionally in phytomedicine / Jürgen Reichling and Paul Schnitzler -- The neuroprotective capacity of achyrocline satureioides (Lam) D.C. and its flavonoids : mechanisms of action / Federico Dajas ... [et al.] -- Recent progress in echinacea research / Karin Woelkart and Rudolf Bauer -- Contribution of herbal medicine to human health : a brief history / Luigi Antonio Morrone ... [et al.] -- Quality issues of current herbal medicines / Paola Montoro, Sonia Piacente, and Cosimo Pizza -- Herbal medicines in the developing world : South America / Federico Dajas and Felicia Rivera-Megret -- Herbal medicines : epidemiology of their utilization, a perspective on the industrialized world / Anna Loraschi and Marco Cosentino The European Legislation (directive 2004/24/ec) Brings Clarification And Recognition To Herbal Medicinal Products / Giuseppe Nisticò And Dagmar Roth-behrendt -- Taxonomy, Morphology, And Ecology Of Medicinal Plants: A Botanical Perspective / Simon Pierce, Alessandra Luzzaro, And Bruno E.l. Cerabolini -- Ethnopharmacological Approaches Used To Identify Medicinal Plants / Tsukasa Sakurada ... [et Al.] -- Medicinal Plants : Molecular Biology/biotechnology Approach -- Candida Vannini ... [et Al.] -- Breeding And Cultivation Of Medicinal Plants / Christoph Carlen -- Sample Preparation, Analytical Methods, And Chemical Standardization Of Medicinal Plants -- Angela Perrone ... [et Al.] -- The Role Of Zebrafish In The Future Of Natural Product Discovery -- Alexander D. Crawford, Camila V. Esguerra, And Peter A.m. De Witte -- Phytocomplexes Versus Single-entity Drugs : The Never-ending Dilemma In Herbal Medicine / Elizabeth M. Williamson -- Molecular Modes Of Action Of Drugs Used In Phytomedicine / Michael Wink -- Bioavailability Issues Of Nonnutrient Plant And Fruit Constituents / Mariusz Konrad Piskula And Junji Terao -- From Identification To Clinical Translation Of Medicinal Plants / Gian Franco Gensini ... [et Al.] -- Recommendations For Reporting Randomized Controlled Trials Of Herbal Medicine Interventions / Joel J. Gagnier ... [et Al.] -- Pharmacovigilance Methods And Systems In Herbal Medicines / Gioacchino Calapai -- Mechanisms And Clinical Relevance Of Herb Drug Interactions From The Perspectives Of Pharmacokinetics / Laura Berliocchi ... [et Al.] -- Nature's Gift To Photodynamic Medicine : Hypericin, A Herbal Photosensitizer Is A Component Of Hypericum Perforatum / Heinrich Walt -- Plants And Plant-derived Products As Cancer Chemopreventive Agents / Douglas M. Noonan, Ilaria Sogno, And Adriana Albini -- From Standard Tanacetum Parthenium Extract To A Stabilized Derivative Of Parthenolide : Studies In Animal Models Of Pain / Rosaria Greco ... [et Al.] -- Antiviral Effects Of Essential Oils Used Traditionally In Phytomedicine / Jürgen Reichling And Paul Schnitzler -- The Neuroprotective Capacity Of Achyrocline Satureioides (lam) D.c. And Its Flavonoids : Mechanisms Of Action / Federico Dajas ... [et Al.] -- Recent Progress In Echinacea Research / Karin Woelkart And Rudolf Bauer -- Contribution Of Herbal Medicine To Human Health : A Brief History / Luigi Antonio Morrone ... [et Al.] -- Quality Issues Of Current Herbal Medicines / Paola Montoro, Sonia Piacente, And Cosimo Pizza -- Herbal Medicines In The Developing World : South America / Federico Dajas And Felicia Rivera-megret -- Herbal Medicines : Epidemiology Of Their Utilization, A Perspective On The Industrialized World / Anna Loraschi And Marco Cosentino. Edited By Giacinto Bagetta ... [et Al.]. Series Numbering From Cip Data. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. The Deregulation Of Dietary Supplements And Natural Products Marketing By The Fda Has Widened The Natural Products Market In Europe And Worldwide. While The Discussion About The Validity Of The Plant Approach To Nutrition And Diseases Treatment Continues, The Explosion Of The Use Of Whatever Is Considered Natural Has Generated Concern About Effectiveness And Danger. Incorporating Information Ranging From Regulatory Aspects To Clinical Trial And Vigilance, Herbal Medicines: Development And Validation Of Plant-derived Medicines For Human Health: Provides A Reference Model For Those Who Would Like To Start The R&d Process For A Natural Product Discusses Fundamental Issues In The Development Of Traditional Medicines For The Benefit Of Human Health Takes A Sequential Rational Approach To The Subject Matter Brings Awareness To The Many Problems Facing The Development Of Medicinal Herbal Products, Such As Quality Control, Pharmacokinetic, And Pharmacodynamic Issues This Book Takes Readers On A Rational Path For Development Of Efficacious Medicinal Herbal Products. It Points Out The Many Problems Facing The Development Of These Products, Such As Quality Control, Pharmacokinetic, And Pharmacodynamic Issues. It Suggests Areas Where Future Developments Should Occur Given Healthcare Needs And Public Health Considerations. The deregulation of dietary supplements and natural products marketing by the FDA has widened the natural products market in Europe and worldwide. Whilst the discussion about the validity of the plant approach to nutrition and diseases treatment continues, the explosion of the use of whatever is considered "natural" has generated concern about effectiveness and danger. Incorporating information ranging from regulatory aspects to clinical trial and vigilance, Herbal Medicines for Human Health: Development and Evaluation of Plant-Derived Medicines:Provides a reference model for those who would like to start the R & D process for a natural productDiscusses fundamental issues in the development of traditional medicines for the benefit of human healthTakes a sequential rational approach to the subject matter Brings awareness to the many problems facing the development of medicinal herbal products, such as quality control, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic issuesThis book takes readers on a rational path for development of efficacious medicinal herbal products. It points out the many problems facing the development of these products, such as quality control, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic issues. It suggests areas where future developments should occur given healthcare needs and public health considerations While discussion concerning the validity of the plant approach to nutrition and disease treatment continues, the explosion of natural product use has generated concern regarding their effectiveness and possible danger. Using a rational, sequential approach, this book explores the development of efficacious medicinal herbal products. Expert contributors from the fields of natural products research and drug discovery bring awareness to the many problems facing the development of such products, such as quality control, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic issues. The text addresses botanical, phyt