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The standardisation of herbal medicine dosages presents a formidable challenge, given the vast diversity of plant species and the inherent variability in their bioactive compounds. This paper explores the historical development of standardised dosages in Western herbal medicine, highlighting the contributions of Eclectic physicians, the role of the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia of 1983, and the influence of prominent figures such as Scudder and Lloyd. The paper also highlights the progress made by China and India to establish universal dosage guidelines. However, for African Traditional Medicine, determining herbal medicine dosages remains a challenge primarily due to the extensive array of indigenous healing practices, limited resources for clinical research, and the absence of well-documented traditional medical knowledge. To address this challenge, a comprehensive strategy is proposed that encourages collaboration between traditional healers and scientists, ethnopharmacological and ethnobotanical research, and supports culturally sensitive clinical trials. This holistic approach emphasises the fusion of age-old wisdom with cutting-edge science to ensure the safety and efficacy of herbal medicine, as well as bridge the global gap in herbal medicine dosages while respecting diverse indigenous healing traditions.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Herbal Medicine, the official journal of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, is a peer reviewed journal which aims to serve its readers as an authoritative resource on the profession and practice of herbal medicine. The content areas of the journal reflect the interests of Medical Herbalists and other health professionals interested in the clinical and professional application of botanical medicines. The objective is to strengthen the research and educational base of herbal medicine with research papers in the form of case studies, original research articles and reviews, monographs, clinical trials and relevant in vitro studies. It also publishes policy statements, opinion pieces, book reviews, conference proceedings and profession related information such as pharmacovigilance reports providing an information source for not only the Herbal Practitioner but any Health professional with an interest in phytotherapy.