Herbal products: active constituents, modes of action and quality control

Authors
Wills, RBH Bone, K Morgan, M
Citation
Rbh. Wills et al., Herbal products: active constituents, modes of action and quality control, NUTR RES R, 13(1), 2000, pp. 47-77
Citations number
174
Categorie Soggetti
Food Science/Nutrition
Journal title
NUTRITION RESEARCH REVIEWS
ISSN journal
09544224 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
47 - 77
Database
ISI
SICI code
0954-4224(200006)13:1<47:HPACMO>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
An overview is given of the current position of medicinal herbs in general in relation to usage, market and production, types of pharmacological activ ity and how they differ from conventional drugs. The increasing importance of quality and manufactured products is also discussed. A more detailed con sideration of these issues is given in relation to echinacea, valerian and St John's wort as these herbs are well studied, are market leaders and have widespread community usage.