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Herbalism European traditional medicine

The practice of traditional medicine is widespread in Asian societies such as India, China, Japan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Bangladesh. Some 70 to 85 % of the population is dependent on traditional medicine in these countries. In Japan, preparations made from herbal dmgs (i.e., the kampo system of medicine) are more in demand than mainstream pharmaceutical products. Similarly, the traditional system of medicine is very popular on the African continent, which is very rich in medicinal herbs. Even in European countries, 1500 plant species of aromatic and medicinal plants are presently being used in countries such as Albania, Croatia, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, and United Kingdom. [Pg.3]

TMEC. 2002. Response to concerns about Piper methysticum Forst. f., Kava A submission prepared by the Traditional Medicines Evaluation Committee (TMEC), a submcom-mittee of the European Herbal Practitioners Association. Accessed September 7, 2012 at http //www.users.globalnet. co.uk/ ehpa / pdfs/kavall 01 02.pdf. [Pg.670]

There are, however, concerns over the quality and authenticity of some herbal medicines. These concerns have resulted in the European Traditional... [Pg.577]

Amended by Directive 2004/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 amending, as regards traditional herbal medicinal products. Directive 2001 /83/EC on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use Amended by Directive 2004/27/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 amending Directive 2001/83/EC on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use... [Pg.9]

Some regulatory authorities have foreseen the future impact of TM and set up appropriate guidelines. The European Union has legislation for traditional herbal products. Another example is the Therapeutic Goods Administration of Australia, which has set up a complementary medicine section that controls the regulatory practices for TM. [Pg.365]

Nature serves as a wonderful inspiration for discovery chemists in all application areas. Folk medicine, such as European herbal remedies and Indian Ayurvedic medicine, has supplied many good leads for modern pharmaceutical agents. Similarly, the natural oils and resins used in traditional perfumery have been the source of inspiration for many modern perfumery ingredients. The basic approach used is to seek out a natural material with a traditional use, analyse it to identify the active chemicals which it contains and then reproduce them in the laboratory and eventually the factory. [Pg.312]

Liver injury can also occur from using herbal remedies or teas containing comfrey (Symphytum sp.). Comfrey is a traditional European dietary and medicinal herb, and is also available in Australia and in the United States. [Pg.12]


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