African Herbal Pharmacopoeia, Second Edition

The African Herbal Pharmacopoeia, Second Edition is a major new reference work dedicated to the scientific documentation, quality control and responsible development of Africa’s medicinal plant heritage.

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Published by CRC Press / Taylor & Francis, and edited by David R. Katerere, Thomas Brendler, Ulrich Feiter, Mohamad Fawzi Mahomoodally and Lawrance Denzil Phillips, the second edition brings together the work of leading African and international researchers, authors and technical specialists.

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Building on the foundation laid by the original AAMPS African Herbal Pharmacopoeia, first published in 2010, this new edition reflects the growing need for reliable, evidence-based standards for African medicinal plants in research, regulation, trade, manufacturing and healthcare.

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The volume presents detailed monographs on 30 high-priority African medicinal plants, offering authoritative information on botanical identity, traditional and contemporary uses, phytochemistry, quality control, safety, regulatory context and sustainability. It also includes updated analytical approaches, including High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography procedures and plant-specific HPTLC profiles, supporting the accurate identification and quality assurance of African botanicals.

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The second edition is designed to serve a wide range of users, including:

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• Researchers and students in pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, ethnobotany and natural products science

• Regulators and policymakers working on herbal medicine standards

• Manufacturers and quality control laboratories

• Herbal medicine practitioners and professional associations

• Producers, collectors and traders of medicinal plants and extracts

• Organisations working in biodiversity, conservation and sustainable development
   

This edition arrives at an important moment for African traditional medicine and natural product development. Across the continent, medicinal plants remain central to healthcare, livelihoods and cultural knowledge. Yet the wider recognition of African herbal medicines depends on clear standards, reliable plant identification, safety data, quality control methods and regulatory confidence.

The African Herbal Pharmacopoeia, Second Edition helps address this need by bridging traditional knowledge with laboratory science, regulatory practice and modern phytomedicine. It supports AAMPS’ long-standing mission to promote the development of internationally recognised standards for Africa’s most important medicinal and aromatic plants.

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The launch of the second edition marks an important step forward for African medicinal plant science. It is not only a book, but a platform for continued collaboration between researchers, regulators, industry, practitioners and communities committed to preserving, validating and responsibly developing Africa’s botanical heritage.

 

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