WHO Monographs on Medicinal Plants Commonly Used in the Newly Independent States (NIS)

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WHO monographs on medicinal plants commonly used in the Newly Independent States (NIS) compile standardized information on traditional medicinal plants used across the region. The publication organizes content through an introductory background, general technical notices, and alphabetical monographs for multiple plant items (e.g., Allium sativum bulb, Althaea root, Calendula and Chamomilla flowers, and other listed roots, leaves, herbs, fruits, and oils). It also includes acknowledgements, an annex listing consultation participants, and comprehensive cataloguing and publication notices.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages452

Reading Time18 h 59 min

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

General technical notices

Monographs (in alphabetical order of plant name)

Annex

WHO monographs on medicinal plants commonly used in the Newly Independent States (NIS) WHO monographs on medicinal plants commonly used in the Newly Independent States (NIS) WHO Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data WHO monographs on medicinal plants commonly used in the Newly Independent States (NIS) . 1. Plants, Medicinal. 2. Medicine, Traditional. 3.Angiosperms. 4.Commonwealth of Independent States. I. World Health Organization. ISBN 978 92 4 159772 2 (NLM classiﬁcation: QV 766) © World Health Organization 2010 All rights reserved. Publications of the World Health Organization can be obtained from WHO Press, World Health Organization, 20 Avenue Appia, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland (tel.: +41 22 791 3264; fax: +41 22 791 4857; e-mail: [bookorders@who.int](bookorders@who.int)). Requests for permission to reproduce or translate WHO publications – whether for sale or for noncommercial distribution – should be addressed to WHO Press, at the above address (fax: +41 22 791 4806; [e-mail: permissions@who.int](e-mail: permissions@who.int)). The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the World Health Organization concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Dotted lines on maps represent approximate border lines for which there may not yet be full agreement. The mention of speciﬁc companies or of certain manufacturers’ products does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by the World Health Organization in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. Errors and omissions excepted, the names of proprietary products are distinguished by initial capital letters. All reasonable precautions have been taken by the World Health Organization to verify the information contained in this publication. However, the published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of the material lies with the reader. In no event shall the World Health Organization be liable for damages arising from its use. Printed in France Contents Acknowledgements v Introduction 1 General technical notices 5 Monographs (in alphabetical order of plant name) Bulbus Allii Sativi 9 Radix Althaeae 29 Herba Bidentis 37 Flos Calendulae 49 Flos Chamomillae 61 Herba Chelidonii 73 Folium cum Flore Crataegi 91 Herba Equiseti 113 Fructus Foeniculi 127 Radix Ginseng 141 Radix Glycyrrhizae 161 Flos Helichrysi arenarii 175 Fructus Hippophaës recens 187 Herba Hyperici 201 Herba Leonuri 229 Folium Melissae 241 Aetheroleum Menthae Piperitae 251 Folium Menthae Piperitae 263 Herba Millefolii 271 Herba Origani 285 Herba Pegani harmalae 299 Folium Plantaginis majoris 313 Herba Polygoni avicularis 329 Folium Salviae 343 Folium Sennae 363 Radix cum Herba Taraxaci 373 Contents Herba Thymi 383 Flos Tiliae 393 Radix Urticae 407 Styli cum stigmatis Zeae maydis 423 Annex Participants in the WHO Consultation on Medicinal Plants Commonly Used in NIS, WHO Headquarters, Geneva, 5–7 July, 2006 439 Acknowledgements Special acknowledgement is due to Professor Elmira Amroyan of the Scientiﬁc Centre of Drug and Medical Technology Expertise, Yerevan, Armenia, and Dr Ain Raal of the Institute of Pharmacy, University of Tartu, Estonia, for drafting and revising the monographs. The photograph for the front cover was also kindly provided by Dr Raal. Similarly, special acknowledgement is due to Dr Raymond Boudet-Dalbin of the Laboratoire de Chimie Thérapeutique, University of Paris, France, for drawing the chemical structures. WHO also acknowledges with thanks the valuable work of the approximately 120 experts in more than 60 countries who provided comments and advice on t

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What is the purpose of the WHO monographs on medicinal plants commonly used in the NIS?

The monographs compile structured information about medicinal plants commonly used in the Newly Independent States, supported by expert drafting, revision, and review.

How is the main body of the publication organized?

It includes an introduction and general technical notices, followed by monographs arranged in alphabetical order of plant name.

Who contributed to drafting, revising, and reviewing the monographs?

Acknowledgements credit specific experts for drafting and revising, and also recognize contributions from approximately 120 experts across more than 60 countries, including participants in a WHO consultation held in July 2006.

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