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This book comprehensively provides the research and validation of herbal medicines within modern clinical trials. The book covers the basics of herbal remedies, their historical and cultural contexts, and delves into specific methodologies such as traditional evidence-based medicine, reverse pharmacology, and integrative medicine. It examines pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and herb-drug interactions and outlines the roles of various stakeholders in herbal medicine trials. Detailed attention is given to quality control, standardization, and safety evaluation, alongside methods for conducting randomized clinical trials. Ethical and regulatory challenges are addressed extensively, with separate focus on regulations in the United States, the European Union (EU), and non-EU countries, including specific challenges in the Indian system of medicines. The text also highlights the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in clinical trials and presents recent advancements, best practices, and the future trends in herbal medicine research.

Key Features:

• Provides a thorough overview of herbal medicines, detailing their historical and cultural backgrounds alongside modern scientific research
• Explores specific research methodologies such as traditional evidence-based medicine, reverse pharmacology, and integrative medicine approaches tailored to herbal medicines
• Includes in-depth examinations of how herbal medicines interact within the body and with other drugs
• Emphasizes the importance of standardization, quality control, and safety evaluation strategies in conducting clinical trials for herbal medicines
• Discusses ethical and regulatory challenges, with specific sections on regulations in the United States, EU, and non-EU countries

This book is an essential resource for regulatory professionals, researchers, and clinicians seeking to bridge traditional herbal practices with rigorous scientific research.