Since ancient times, herbal remedies have been an essential component of human healthcare and are still used today to prevent and treat illnesses all over the world. Global interest in herbal and plant-based therapies has increased in recent decades due to growing concerns about the negative effects, high cost, and environmental impact of synthetic drugs. The need for safe, efficient, and reasonably priced herbal medications has increased due to the rising incidence of chronic illnesses, lifestyle problems, and antibiotic resistance. The scientific development, quality control, regulatory approval, and widespread commercialization of herbal medicines, however, continue to be difficult and complicated despite their enormous potential.
Herbal Drug Development: Insight into Techno-Entrepreneurial Opportunities aims to bridge this critical gap by integrating traditional medicinal knowledge with contemporary pharmaceutical science, emerging technologies, and entrepreneurial frameworks. The scope of the book spans the complete value chain of herbal drug development—from ethnomedicine and phytochemistry to industrial processing, regulatory affairs, and market translation. This book not only offering not only scientific insights but also strategic guidance for innovation-driven product development and enterprise creation in the herbal sector.
Key features:
• Overview of herbal, ethnomedicinal, and indigenous medical systems
• Comparative insights into Chinese, Indian, and Western medical practices
• Medicinal plant identification, phytochemicals, and pharmacological bioactivities
• Extraction techniques, optimization strategies, and formulation development
• Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, safety, toxicity, and clinical ethics
• Quality control and regulatory frameworks in India, China, USA, and Europe
• Global market trends, commercialization challenges, and economic potential
• Innovation, technopreneur ship, intellectual property, and business models
• Nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems and future perspectives
This book is particularly attractive to scientists, researchers, students, educators, entrepreneurs, and professionals in herbal medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, and allied disciplines. By blending scientific rigor with techno-entrepreneurial insights, it aims to inform, inspire, and empower readers to transform traditional herbal knowledge into sustainable, innovative, and globally competitive healthcare solutions.