Quality Assurance of Ethno-Herbals.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jain, Sachin Kumar.

Contributor:

Gupta, Ravikant.

Vengurlekar, Sudha.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Alternative medicine.

Medicine, Ayurvedic.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (155 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Sharjah : Bentham Science Publishers, 2025.

Summary:

Quality Assurance of Ethno-Herbals: Cultivating Confidence in Alternative Medicine offers a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the essential methodologies, cultural considerations, and regulatory frameworks surrounding the quality assurance of ethno-herbal remedies. This volume bridges the rich legacy of traditional herbal practices with contemporary scientific inquiry, highlighting the critical need for rigorous validation, standardization, and ethical stewardship in the preservation and advancement of indigenous medicinal knowledge. The book opens with an exploration of culinary heritage and the cultural significance of indigenous herbs, followed by a thoughtful analysis of the challenges inherent in preserving these valuable resources. It provides an in-depth discussion on the evolving role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the culinary and herbal domains, underscoring the importance of protecting traditional knowledge while promoting equitable access. Through contributions from experts in ethnobotany, pharmacognosy, law, and cultural studies, the text examines collaborative models, policy frameworks, and future directions that aim to integrate ethno-herbal practices responsibly within modern healthcare systems. Emphasizing the ethical imperative of valuing and respecting indigenous wisdom, this volume serves as an authoritative resource for researchers, healthcare practitioners, policymakers, and academicians engaged in the fields of alternative medicine, herbal pharmacology, and cultural heritage preservation. Readership Researchers, healthcare practitioners, policymakers, and academicians.

Contents:

Intro

Title

Copyright

End User License Agreement

Contents

Preface

List of Contributors

Introduction to Culinary Heritage

Vishwakarma Nikhar1, Jaiswal Anupam1 and Verma Megha1,*

INTRODUCTION

Definition of Culinary Heritage

Significance of Culinary Heritage

Exploration of Culinary Traditions

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

Evolution of Culinary Practices

Influence of Ancient Civilizations

Culinary Heritage Across Cultures

CULINARY HERITAGE AND IDENTITY

Regional and National Identities

Cultural Symbolism in Cuisine

Culinary Heritage Preservation

ELEMENTS OF CULINARY HERITAGE

Traditional Ingredient

Indigenous Flora and Fauna

Staple Crops and Grains

Cooking Techniques

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

CULINARY HERITAGE CONSERVATION

CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

Indigenous Herbs and their Cultural Importance

Priyanka Soni1,*, Vishal Soni1, Rahul Trivedi2, Kinjal P. Patel2 and Rajesh A. Maheshwari2

HISTORICAL TIMELINE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE

TRADITIONAL MEDICINE (INDIGENOUS MEDICINE)

CULTURAL IMPORTANCE OF INDIGENOUS MEDICINE

Synergistic Effect

Sustain Official Medicine

Preventive Medicine

CONCLUDING REMARKS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Intellectual Property Rights and Indigenous Plants

Kavita Shakya Chahal1 and Megha Jha2,*

Legal Problems Relating to the Safeguarding of Native Flora

Organization for Intellectual Property on a Global Scale known as WIPO

The World Trade Organization (WTO) and TRIPS

Convention on Biological Diversity ("CBD")

The CGIAR, Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research

"IPGRI" International Plant Genetic Resources Institute.

Traditional Knowledge and Intellectual Property Rights

Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge

Intellectual Property Rights.

TYPES OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Copyright and Rights Related to Copyright

Industrial Property

Patents

The Challenges of Preserving Indigenous Herbs

Priyabrata Pattanayak1, Ganesh Prasad Mishra2, Rupesh Kumar Pandey2,*, Lubhan Singh2, Ravindra Kumar Pandey3, Shiv Shankar Shukla3 and Priyanka Pandey4

THE NEED TO PRESERVE THE INDIGENOUS HERBS

Education and Awareness Programs

Indigenous Knowledge

Sustainable Harvesting Practices

Ex situ and In situ Preservation Techniques

Lack of Awareness and Public Support

Funding and Resource Constraints

Limited Research and Data

Traditional Medicine Integration and Validation

Yash Bhandari1, Vaishali Raghuwanshi2,*, Sachin K. Jain3 and Umesh K. Patil4

The Importance and Scope of Traditional Knowledge

Reasons for Protecting TK

Is Yoga a Type of Traditional Knowledge?

Role of Ayurveda in TK

Role of Siddha in TK

ROLE OF UNANI IN TK

ROLE OF NATUROPATHY IN TK

ROLE OF HOMOEOPATHY IN TK

TRANSFORMING THE ROLE OF EDUCATION

Operational Strategies of Multinational Enterprise

Traditional Knowledge is Protected Through Two Methods

Positive Protection

Defensive Mechanism

Multidomestic

Global

Transnational

ROLE OF WTO

HOW TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE DIGITAL LIBRARY UNIT (TKDL) PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN INDIA?

What is TKDL?

ROLE OF TKDL

Role of TKDL in the Indian Medicine System

Establishing Intellectual Property Rights for Indigenous Herbs

Ekta Prajapati1,*, Sachin K. Jain1, Sudha Vengurlekar1, Umesh K. Patil2, Ravikant Gupta1 and J. Ekowati3

Therapeutic Applications, Useful Impacts, and Dynamic Components

Trends in Use.

CORE FACTS

Significant Indian System of Medicine Medicinal Plants

Withania Somnifera or Ashwagandha

Chlorophytum borivilianum Santapau and Fernandes (Liliaceae) or Safed Musli

Commiphora wightii or Guggul

Tinospora cordifolia or Tinospora

Satavar, Shatavari, Shatamull, Shatawari, Satavari, or Asparagus racemosus

Andrographis Paniculata Nees, or Kalmegh

Chiraita, or Swertia chirayita (Roxb.ex Flem.) Karst.

Bankakai, or (Podophyllum hexandrm Royle P. emodi

Asoka, also known as Saracaasoca (Roxb.) De Wilde

Isabgol

Senna (Cassia angustifolia Vahl)

Aloe barbadensis

Periwinkle or Catharanthus roseus (L) G. Don

Phyllanthus emblica L. (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) or Amla

Long pepper, or Piper longum L.

Vach or Acorus calamus L.

Sarpagandha or Rauvolfia serpentine (L.) Benth.ex Kurz

Bhui amla or Phyllanthus amarus

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) applicable for MAPs

Security of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act (2001)

Protection through the Biological Changes Act (2002)

(Registration and Protection) Geographical Indication of Goods Act (1999)

Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)

Patent Safety

IPRs are Inadequate and Inappropriate for the Defense of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Community Resources Because They

Main Discussions About IPR Related to Traditional Herbs

CASE STUDIES

Balancing Preservation and Access

Ravikant Gupta1,*, Sudha Vengurlekar1, Sachin Kumar Jain2 and Vaibhav Rajoriya1

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Need to Preserve Indigenous Medicines

IMPORTANCE AND RELEVANCE OF BALANCING, PRESERVATION AND ACCESS

Benefits of Balancing, Preservation and Access

PRESERVATION IMPERATIVES

CULTURAL RIGHTS AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS.

REGULATORY GUIDELINES AVAILABLE FOR BALANCING, PRESERVATION, AND ACCESS TO INDIGENOUS HERBS

SUSTAINABLE ACCESS AND RESPONSIBLE USES

CHALLENGES IN BALANCING PRESERVATION AND ACCESS

HOW TO COMBAT THE ASSOCIATED CHALLENGES

Case Study 1: Traditional Ecological Knowledge Conservation in Amazon Rainforest

Case Study 2: Indigenous Knowledge sharing for Sustainable Development in South Africa

FUTURE PERSPECTIVE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Collaborative Approaches and Partnership

Rupesh Kumar Pandey1,*, Satyaendra Kumar Shrivastava2, Priyanka Pandey3, Dishant Gupta4, Ravindra Kumar Pandey5, Shiv Shankar Shukla5 and Sachin K. Jain6

Principle of Collaborative Approaches and Partnerships

RESEARCH COOPERATION

Engagement of Public and Private Partnership

COMMUNITY ASSIGNATION

GLOBAL COLLABORATION

Academic and Training

Role of Regulations in Collaboration

Collaborative Approaches and their Benefits

Challenges in Collaborative Approaches and Partnerships

Stakeholders

Resource Accessibility

Regulatory Requirements

IPR (Intellectual Property Rights)

Ethical and Cultural Considerations

Standardization Parameters

Conservation and Sustainability

Innovations and Technology

Future Directions and Innovations

Anuradha Derashri1,*, Disha Sharma1, Akanksha Dwivedi2 and Devyani Rajput3

INDIGENOUS CULINARY HERITAGE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND CULINARY HERITAGE

CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO SAFEGUARDING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE

CHALLENGES IN PROTECTING TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE

EMERGING TRENDS IN CULINARY PRESERVATION

PHYTOCOMPONENTS

ECONOMICAL AND PREVENTIVE USE OF THE HERBAL MEDICATION

THE GOVERNMENT'S STANCE ON NATURAL REMEDIES

FUTURE DIRECTIONS OF TRADITIONAL MEDICATIONS.

DECLARATION

Subject Index.

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ISBN:

981-5274-55-4

OCLC:

1519121777