WHO Monograph on Selected Medicinal Plants, Volume 1

Reference who-monograph herbal-medicine regulatory safety

Evidence: Grade A (who_monograph)

Summary

Authoritative monographs on the safety and efficacy of 60 commonly used medicinal plants, including ginger, turmeric, and garlic. Produced by the World Health Organization.

Reference Details

Type: book

Authors: World Health Organization

Journal: WHO Technical Report Series

Publication Date: 1999-01-01

Volume: 901

Pages: 1-248

Abstract

Assesses safety, efficacy, and quality control for selected medicinal plants including their uses in traditional and modern practice, interactions, and contraindications.

Additional Sources

https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/who-trs-901-add-1
https://www.who.int/medicines/publications/monographs/

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