Herbal Reference Standards

Abstract

This review describes the current definitions and regulatory requirements that apply to reference standards that are used to analyse herbal products. It also describes and discusses the current use of reference substances and reference extracts in the European and United States pharmacopoeias.

Key words

reference substances - reference extracts - phytochemical markers - herbal medicinal products - dietary supplements - food supplements - quality control

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