The South African Herbal Pharmacopeia: Unlocking the Potential of Medicinal Plants

The South African Herbal Pharmacopeia: Monographs of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants is a comprehensive collection of 25 original monographs, showcasing the vast potential of medicinal plants for commercialization into herbal medicinal products for the global market.

A Detailed Overview of Each Species

Each monograph provides an in-depth overview of the medicinal plants, covering essential aspects such as:

• Synonyms and common names
• Conservation status and botany
• Geographical distribution and ethnopharmacology
• Commercialization and pharmacological evaluation
• Chemical profiling and quality control, including advanced analytical techniques such as:
• HPTLC fingerprint analysis
• UPLC analysis
• Gas chromatography
• Mid-infrared spectroscopy analysis

Benefits for Academics, Manufacturers, and Policymakers

The detailed chemical profiles of each species will be invaluable to academics researching pharmacy and analytical chemistry. Industrial manufacturers of herbal products, herbal medicines, cosmetics, food supplements, and national and international policymakers and regulators will benefit from the comprehensive overview provided at the beginning of each chapter, supporting informed decision-making and policy development.

Published by Academic Press, this first edition was released on December 7, 2022, and is available in English language. The hardcover edition comprises 620 pages, providing an extensive resource for those interested in the field of medicinal plants and herbal products.

ISBN-10: 0323997945
ISBN-13: 978-0323997942