11 Questions
What is one of the problems arising from the use of herbal preparations?
Adverse drug interactions
Which organization has published technical publications concerning the use of herbal preparations?
WHO
What is one purpose of the Philippine law RA 8423 (TAMA) of 1997?
Regulating traditional medicine
What do registration requirements for traditional medicine products aim to ensure?
Safety, quality, and claimed application
What does the Herbal Medicine and Food Supplement Act aim to ensure?
Safety and quality of herbal products
What is the main aim of pharmacology reviewer Scope Pharmakon?
To scientifically support the use of plants in pharmacy
What distinguishes ethnopharmacologic from bioprospecting?
The freshness of the plant used
What are nutraceuticals primarily focused on?
Supplementing the diet with vitamins and minerals
Where does artemisinin, a compound used in drug discovery, come from?
Chinese herbal medicine artemisia annua
Which country has the highest popularity in using herbal preparations according to the text?
United States
What is the main source of natural products discussed in the text?
Plants and animal sources
Explore the science of biogenic or nature-derived pharmaceuticals and poisons, including the process of preparing crude herbs, extracts, and pure compounds. Learn about the difference between ethnopharmacologic and bioprospecting approaches in pharmacology.
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