Abstract
<jats:p>The book Herbal Drugs and Pharmacological Evaluation presents a comprehensive collection of contemporary research and scientific advancements in the field of herbal medicine, pharmacology, and natural product-based drug discovery. In recent years, there has been a global resurgence in the use of herbal drugs for preventive and therapeutic healthcare, driven by the need for safer, affordable, and effective alternatives to synthetic medicines. This volume brings together valuable contributions from researchers, academicians, and professionals from diverse interdisciplinary fields such as pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, clinical research, and biotechnology. The chapters included cover a wide range of topics including standardization of herbal extracts, in vitro and in vivo pharmacological screening, mechanistic evaluation of bioactive compounds, safety and toxicity assessment, herb-drug interactions, and regulatory perspectives on herbal formulations. The primary objective of this book is to provide readers with up-to-date scientific knowledge, practical methodologies, and future research directions in the pharmacological evaluation of herbal drugs. It aims to serve as a valuable reference for students, researchers, faculty members, healthcare professionals, and industry practitioners working toward evidence-based validation of traditional herbal remedies. It is our sincere hope that this volume will inspire further research, collaboration, and innovation in herbal drug development for global healthcare.</jats:p>