European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

HERBAL MEDICINE KEY FEATURES AND CURRENT STATUS

Pavan Bisen*, Diksha Bagde, Gaytri Bahekar, Dhammadip Nandgaye and Upadesh Lade

ABSTRACT

It is believed that medicinal plants have a vast array of bioactive compounds with a variety of therapeutic uses.
Herbal medicines are not only more often utilized for basic medical requirements in developing nations, but they
are also more culturally accepted, have fewer deleterious effects on the body, and are less likely to cause side
effects. Thousands of years of traditional usage have provided essential insights that can guide the selection,
preparation, and use of herbal formulations. In order to anticipate the future of herbal medicine and to establish the
safety and efficacy of a therapeutical intervention, the same stringent procedure of scientific and clinical validation
must be applied.

Keywords: Herbal drug, Human health, Safety and efficacy.