ABSTRACT

An effective role in regulating herbal medicine in India is played by the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, and Siddha (AYUSH) and the government of India (DCGI). In accordance with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, good manufacturing practices (GMP) for herbal medicines were introduced across the country. The classification of herbal medicine, safety criteria, and other legal marketing requirements are covered in this chapter.