[Globalization of herbal medicines].

Herbal medicines, as the major remedy in traditional medical systems, have been used in medical practice and made a great contribution to maintaining human health. WHO is fully aware of the importance of herbal medicines of the health of many people throughout the world, and then WHO reported 3 kinds of guideline for herbal medicines. U.S.A. has the new bill for dietary supplement included herbal medicines, and been discussed the harmonizing North American Herbal Regulation.