About author : Dr. Ankit Kumar, PhD, M. Pharm, is Director, Krishna Pharmacy College, Bijnor (U.P.) India and is actively involved with teaching and research activities. He has more than 15 years of research experience. His areas of interest are plant-derived drugs constitute a major share of different systems of healthcare systems practiced in India. Apart from phytomedicinal, the plants are rich sources of nutraceuticals, pharmaceutical aids, flavouring agents, pesticides and cosmeceuticals. The polyherbal formulations manufactured in India are often questioned for the atheneite of crude drugs used, efficacy of their active principles, safety and clinical validity of formulations and microbial load, as well as, pesticidal residue on herbal raw materials used in formulations. Dr. Kumar has published over 24 research articles and technical papers in international peer-reviewed journals and has authored and edited books, book chapters, and more than 10 popular editorial articles. He also serves as an editor and reviewer of several journals. He has participated in several state, national, and international conferences, seminars, workshops, and symposia and has more than 20 conference papers to his credit. Dr. Venkata Suresh Jilakara, PhD, Professor & Principal at Vathsalya College of Pharmacy, Anatharam, Bhongiri, Telangana. Having 26 + years of teaching & Research experience. He has been serving as National Coordinator, IPA DP NEC since 2014 to 2023. Acted as Co-Chairman, Registration Committee 68th IPC & received excellence award at 68th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress hosted by IPA in Andhra University, December 16 - 18, 2016. He served as Vice President & Secretary for IPA Local branch Khammam. Education: Completed B. Pharm-1995, M. Pharm - 1997 from Gulbarga University & Ph.D. - 2012 from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Life member of Professional bodies Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), Association of Pharmacy Teachers of India (

About book : This book includes information on criteria for the quality of herbal medicines, herbal cosmetics, natural sweeteners, and nutraceuticals, as well as the foundations of the herbal drug business and the quality of raw materials. Concerns like good manufacturing practices (GMP), patenting, and regulations pertaining to herbal medications are also heavily stressed in this area. For a considerable amount of time, both wealthy and developing countries have used herbal treatments widely. They are also highly favoured due to their efficacy, safety, and absence of adverse effects. The safety and effectiveness data, however, fall short of what is needed to permit their use internationally. We have developed this book to provide an overview of the basic understanding of herbal medication technology, regulatory and patenting difficulties, as well as contemporary herbal excipients, etc. We also provide a summary of recent advancements in herbal technology for the treatment and avoidance of several chronic conditions. The authors of this book want for it to meet the standards of every student enrolled in a pharmacy course.