Title
Malay traditional medicine: An overview of scientific and technological progress
Description
This article describes the principal practices and status of scientific research and development (R&D) of Malay traditional medicine. An example of a systematic scientific study on Labisia pumila var. alata illustrates how a traditional preparation has
been transformed through research into a modern pharmaceutical dosage form. Several business opportunities and strategies are suggested for small and medium
scale enterprises (SMEs) that are interested in traditional medicinal products, particularly herbal products. The article concludes that industry must use a holistic approach to comply with consumer expectations of herbal products
been transformed through research into a modern pharmaceutical dosage form. Several business opportunities and strategies are suggested for small and medium
scale enterprises (SMEs) that are interested in traditional medicinal products, particularly herbal products. The article concludes that industry must use a holistic approach to comply with consumer expectations of herbal products
Creator
Jamia Azdina Jamal
Date
2006
Identifier
200827100
Publisher
TECH MONITOR