فارماكوپه گياهي ايران

Iranian Herbal Pharmacopoeia (IHP)

Introduction: Nowadays many scientists and companies have focused on research and development of medicinal plants and herbal medications. In addition, Iran has a very rich flora clue to its diverse climates. Such great potentials have drawn attention of scientists to investigate on the herbal medications However, the lack of a national scientific reference, being reliable, comprehensive and rich in content encouraged us to prepare the first herbal pharmacopoeia of Iran. Method: In 1996, academics of the Department of Pharmacognosy at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences started writing of Iranian Herbal Pharmacopoeia (IHP) with the aid of academics of most Iranian universities. The executive committee for preparation of IHP established the guidelines for writing monographs. All one hundred monographs presented in this pharmacopoeia were organized according to these guidelines for its scientific contents. Each monograph was evaluated and organized by a committee of referees Results: After compilling the IHP monographs include: definition, scientific and common names, plant morphology and parts recommended for use, geographical distribution of the plant, microscopic characteristics, constituents, medicinal applications and pharmacology of the plant and/or active constituents, control methods and other properties (if any, e.g. toxicity, dosage forms, etc).