Herbal Drugs Industry

This 2009 new and revised 2nd edition is now brought up-to-date with latest contemporary processing technology. The old edition has been revised thoroughly and obsolete information was deleted and necessary corrections made. New chapters on Supercritical Fluid Extraction & Ultrasonic Extraction are examples of this new development. Due to rapid development in the fields of pharmacology and bioavailability and to enhance shelf-life of products, two new chapters have been added respectively; Herb Drug Interactions and a chapter on Liposomes and Phytosomes. CONTENTS Chapter 1 Extraction of Medicinal Plants

Chapter 2 Supercritical Fluid Extraction and Ultrasonic Extraction

Chapter 3 Liposomes and Phytosomes

Chapter 4 Extraction Charts

Chapter 5 Phytopharmaceuticals and Their Source Herbs

Chapter 6 Herbal Sources of Food Supplements, Taste Enhancers, Colours and Cosmetics

Chapter 7 Herbal Extracts

Chapter 8 Some Hints on Herbal Formulations

Chapter 9 Pharmacological Classification of Medicinal Herbs

Chapter 10 Herb Drug Interactions

Chapter 11 Suggested Dosage of Natural Plant Products