Combating Barriers in Herbal Medicine Regulation: A Study of India, United States, And European Union

Abstract

India is a major source of herbal plants and medicines. The majority of the ] population prefers using plants and herbs since they have fewer adverse effects than other types of medication. According to an a survey conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), around 80 percent of the universe depends on herbal medicine as their main source of healthcare[1]. Complementary or conventional medicine is making a resurgence, even in developed nations. In healthcare industry, including Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha, Unani, and other local systems of medicine, herbal remedies are frequently utilized to cure human illnesses. Approximately half of the world's countries, including Japan, China and Germany, have their own policy and legislation on controls of traditional medicine, as per a report on a worldwide evaluation of different rules regarding traditional medicine and the regulation of herbal medicines. On the other side, reckless utilization of resources and implementation of new tools and technology threatens the sustainability of several plant species. The authors of this article investigate the limitations and difficulties associated with using herbal remedies. Second, a review of the US and EU laws and policies pertaining to the control of herbal medicines. Finally, problems with the current Indian framework and the necessity for new regulations are discussed.