“Beyond the general overview, the publication covers approaches for pharmacological evaluation in some key therapeutic areas, such as gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, memory and cognitive disorders, etc.

It also elaborates on common hurdles in product development, such as stability of herbal products, and also provides perspectives on the evaluation of quality and safety…

All contributions are well-represented, well-structured, and extensively referenced. The book opens with a glossary of key terminology, guidelines, and regulations, and is complemented with an impressive 20-page index.

In summary, this book is a timely, highly valuable, and potentially indispensible resource for researchers in both academia and industry.”

Thomas Brendler, HerbalGram 89, April 2011.

The enormous growth in the market for herbal medicinal products in the last 25 years has been one of the most interesting aspects of healthcare in the developed world. The rediscovery of natural substances with therapeutic potential has, however, provoked demand by legislators and the public for assurance of safe and effective use.

Evaluations of Herbal Medicinal Products addresses some of these demands, looking at: • general aspects • pharmacology and clinical aspects • quality and safety aspects.

The intention of this book is to describe and assess different approaches and techniques for evaluating the quality and efficacy of herbal medicines. It brings together articles on current thinking and practice in these areas and highlights up-to-date research which should facilitate improvements in the topics under consideration.

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