– published in GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Summary
The Global Race for Herbal Medicine
Plants remain a vital source for 70% of modern Indian medicines, yet India holds only a small fraction of the ever-growing global herbal market. This review explores the current landscape of the herbal and pharmaceutical industries and their future prospects. It emphasizes the urgent need for scientific validation and standardization of traditional medicines—like those in Ayurveda—to meet WHO guidelines and global demand. Discover the challenges and opportunities for transforming medicinal plants into standardized, safety-assured commodities to compete worldwide.