Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Agricultural, Commercial, Ecological, Legal, Pharmacological and Social Aspects

In this book, the editors present the contributed papers of an international panel of specialists that explored the agricultural, commercial, ecological, legal, pharmacological and social future of medicinal and aromatic plants. The range of disciplines and interests in these plant species is highlighted by the diversity of the authors and their perspectives and understandings. Through a collaborative effort, these differences allowed the panel members to analyse available information to establish the current and potential contributions of medicinal and aromatic plants to society. The authors highlight the necessity of continued and integrated research on plant sources, conservation, bioactivity, analysis and marketing in examining future scenarios for application and sale of medicinal and aromatic plants. Contributions of the panel members show the need for proof of efficacy and safety in drug development, the need to recognize and reward plant-resource societies, and the need for partnerships between using and contributing societies in ensuring new discoveries and sustainable supplies.Bogers, Robert J. is the author of 'Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Agricultural, Commercial, Ecological, Legal, Pharmacological and Social Aspects', published 2007 under ISBN 9781402054488 and ISBN 1402054483.