Planta Med 2018; 84(06/07): 348-349
DOI: 10.1055/a-0578-0271
Editorial
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Quality Control of Herbal Drugs and Preparations

Sabine Glasl
,
Ikhlas A. Khan
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Publication Date:
26 April 2018 (online)

Correctly identified plant material and quality of distinct plant origins as well as preparations thereof are pivotal for any further pharmacognostic research. This topic is of high impact in modern pharmacognosy interlinked with research fields like molecular biology or pharmacology. This special issue of Planta Medica contains thirteen papers dedicated to the topic “Quality Control” underlining the definitive need for highly qualified contributions to this field.