Current review of Chinese medicine : quality control of herbs and herbal materials / chief editor, Ping-Chung Leung ; editors, Harry Fong, Charlie Changli Xue.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Annotation The second volume of this book series on the modern practice of Chinese medicine continues with the focus on evidence-based TCM research. It is even more focused than the preceding one? providing detailed information about the best sources of herbal supply required for research and drug development purposes. Herbal supply has always been a major concern for TCM researchers because it is difficult to ensure that the supply is of the best quality. Another highlight of the book are the special reviews on the state of Good Agricultural Practice.

Contributors ; Preface to Series ; Chapter 1 The Basic Requirement for Modernisation of Chinese Herbal Medicine ; 1.1 Authentication of the Species Prone to Confusion ; 1.2 Quality Evaluation of the Crude Drugs ; 1.3 Distinguishing the Adulterant from the Authentic Sample.

1.4 Monitoring Rationality of Dosage Forms During R & D Period 1.5 Monitoring the Dynamic Change Due to Interaction of Mixed Herbal Drugs During Extraction ; 1.6 Conclusion ; References ; Chapter 2 Evidence-Based Herbal Medicine: Challenges in Efficacy and Safety Assessments.

2.1 Introduction 2.2 UIC/NIH Center for Botanical Dietary Supplements Research ; 2.3 Acquisition of Quality Source Materials ; 2.4 Selection of Appropriate Bioassays ; 2.5 Bioassay-Directed Isolation Bioactive Marker(s) ; 2.6 Standardisation of Pre-clinical and Clinical Extract.

2.7 Production of Biologically and Chemically Standardised Dosage Forms 2.8 Pharmacokinetic and Bioavailability ; 2.9 Clinical Studies ; 2.10 Conclusion ; Acknowledgements ; References.

Chapter 3 Good Agricultural Practice -- GAP Does it Ensure a Perfect Supply of Medicinal Herbs for Research and Drug Development? 3.1 Introduction ; 3.2 The Need for G.A.P. ; 3.3 China Recommendations ; 3.4 World Health Organization Recommendations ; 3.5 European Union Recommendations.

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