Textbook of Herbal Medicine and Pharmacy (Part 1)

Textbook of Herbal Medicine and Pharmacy is a comprehensive two-part resource that connects traditional knowledge of medicinal plants with modern scientific principles and pharmaceutical applications. Designed primarily for students, the textbook provides a structured understanding of herbal medicine fundamentals and contemporary technologies used in therapeutic development. The book enables readers to:Understand the fundamental principles and scope of herbal medicine and pharmacyConnect traditional medicinal knowledge with modern scientific approachesLearn about the cultivation, processing and value addition of medicinal plantsLearn about the methods of identifying, evaluating and screening bioactive compoundsExplore herbal drug formulation, dosage forms and pharmaceutical applicationsDiscover emerging approaches, including network pharmacology, artificial intelligence and computational drug discovery Part 1 introduces the foundations of herbal technology and the historical development of traditional and alternative medicine systems. Chapters explain the cultivation, harvesting, processing and storage of medicinal plants and herbal products, with attention to maintaining their quality and value. The volume also discusses value-added plant products and the principles of pharmacognosy, providing readers with a foundation for understanding the natural sources, characteristics and practical development of herbal medicines.