Overview of Botanical Status in EU, USA, and Thailand.
The botanical status in EU, USA, and Thailand is different owing to the regulatory status, the progress of science, and the influence of culture and society. In the EU, botanicals are positioned as herbal medicinal products and food supplements, in the US they are regulated as dietary supplements but often used as traditional medicines, and in Thailand, they are regulated and used as traditional medicines. Information for some of the most popular botanicals from each country is included in this review.
Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Sri Ayutthaya Road, Rajthevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.
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