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A Review of Herbal Regulations in India and Worldwide


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1 Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Ooty, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu., India
     

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This review highlights the regulatory status of herbal medicines in India and in specific countries. The herbal medicines are being used in different system of medicines like the Ayurveda, siddha, homeopathy, unani and Chinese system of medicine. The regulatory authorities and WHO are making efforts to collaborate in order to for a harmonized herbal medicine regulation. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and Rules 1945 consist of the regulatory guidance and guidelines for Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha medicine. The herbal medicines are being categorized as Complimentary medicines, Natural health products, Prescription medicines, over the counter medicines, Supplements, Traditional herbal medicines globally.

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Herbal Medicines, WHO, AYUSH, COVID-19, Global regulatory status.
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Authors

Swathi. J
Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Ooty, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu., India
D. Nagasamy Venkatesh
Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Ooty, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu., India

Abstract


This review highlights the regulatory status of herbal medicines in India and in specific countries. The herbal medicines are being used in different system of medicines like the Ayurveda, siddha, homeopathy, unani and Chinese system of medicine. The regulatory authorities and WHO are making efforts to collaborate in order to for a harmonized herbal medicine regulation. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and Rules 1945 consist of the regulatory guidance and guidelines for Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha medicine. The herbal medicines are being categorized as Complimentary medicines, Natural health products, Prescription medicines, over the counter medicines, Supplements, Traditional herbal medicines globally.

Keywords


Herbal Medicines, WHO, AYUSH, COVID-19, Global regulatory status.

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