History of safe use of herbs - Approaches for documenting evidence
Authors
DB Narayana
aAyurvidye Trust, 1101, 1 F Main, 2 Stage, Girinagar, Bangalore, 560085, India
NB Brindavanam
bBiodiversity and Medicinal Plants, 506, FB Apartments, 2-131/72 Yendada, Vishakhapatnam, 530045, India
Sabina Shirsekar
cFreelance Scientist-Product Development, 1804, Casa Viva Tower 1, Wing B, Lodha Complex, Thane 400608, India
Keywords:
History of use, Evidence of documented use, Herbs, Ingredients known in traditional knowledge
Abstract
Approval by regulatory authorities for commerce of herbs to different nations is lengthy process involving quality, safety, and efficacy data submission for the herbs under different category. Submission of documented history of use of herbs in such steps has gained momentum in the last decade globally. EU Directives and Food Regulations, India, specifically describes this requirement. However, authors have not seen any broad guidelines on how to document such evidence. This paper attempts to provide inputs for wider consultations to lead to guideline development.
Keywords: History of use, Evidence of documented use, Herbs, Ingredients known in traditional knowledge
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