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Current review of Chinese medicine : quality control of herbs and herbal materials /

Annotation The second volume of this book series on the modern practice of Chinese medicine continues with the focus on evidence-based TCM research. It is even more focused than the preceding one? providing detailed information about the best sources of herbal supply required for research and drug d...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Leung, Ping-Chung, 1941-, Fong, Harry Hong Sang, 1935-, Xue, Charlie Changli
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hackensack, NJ : World Scientific, ©2006.
Colección:Annals of traditional Chinese medicine ; v. 2.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Contributors ; Preface to Series ; Chapter 1 The Basic Requirement for Modernisation of Chinese Herbal Medicine ; 1.1 Authentication of the Species Prone to Confusion ; 1.2 Quality Evaluation of the Crude Drugs ; 1.3 Distinguishing the Adulterant from the Authentic Sample.
  • 1.4 Monitoring Rationality of Dosage Forms During R & D Period 1.5 Monitoring the Dynamic Change Due to Interaction of Mixed Herbal Drugs During Extraction ; 1.6 Conclusion ; References ; Chapter 2 Evidence-Based Herbal Medicine: Challenges in Efficacy and Safety Assessments.
  • 2.1 Introduction 2.2 UIC/NIH Center for Botanical Dietary Supplements Research ; 2.3 Acquisition of Quality Source Materials ; 2.4 Selection of Appropriate Bioassays ; 2.5 Bioassay-Directed Isolation Bioactive Marker(s) ; 2.6 Standardisation of Pre-clinical and Clinical Extract.
  • 2.7 Production of Biologically and Chemically Standardised Dosage Forms 2.8 Pharmacokinetic and Bioavailability ; 2.9 Clinical Studies ; 2.10 Conclusion ; Acknowledgements ; References.
  • Chapter 3 Good Agricultural Practice
  • GAP Does it Ensure a Perfect Supply of Medicinal Herbs for Research and Drug Development? 3.1 Introduction ; 3.2 The Need for G.A.P. ; 3.3 China Recommendations ; 3.4 World Health Organization Recommendations ; 3.5 European Union Recommendations.