Unveiling the Essence of Authenticity in Herbal Research
In this video, Prof Brand discusses the fundamental importance of authenticity in herbal medicine research, focusing on guidelines from the NIH. He emphasizes proper identification using scientific taxonomy, citing plant parts, and detailing authentication methods.
Next, he highlights the necessity of depositing voucher specimens in secure facilities for traceability. He underscores the reliance on ancient literature for authenticity, outlining steps from Botanical origin identification to macroscopic and microscopic methods. Though each method has strengths and weaknesses, a comprehensive approach involves physical-chemical and molecular-biological identification, ensuring robust authentication in herbal studies.
Review questions:
- How does the process of determining the authenticity of a plant in Chinese medicine start? ?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of the various authentication methods?
Clinical Drug Development of Chinese Herbal Medicine
Clinical Drug Development of Chinese Herbal Medicine
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