Medicinal Plants Identification And Cultivation For Quality Manufacturing of Homoeopathic Drugs

Abstract

A large number of drugs in the Homoeopathic system of medicine are derived from plants. Many drugs are plants used as such or their derivatives byway of active principles. Usage of plants calls for strict adherence to pharmacopoeial standards and proper identification of plants for maximum pharmaceutical efficacy. Departure from such guidelines can result in palpable mistakes and consequent degradation in quality and therapeutic efficacy as well as loss of reputation for the manufacturer. Problems and pitfalls to be avoided are highlighted in this paper.