Production, Domestication and Propagation of Traditional Herbal Medicine

A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Medicinals, Herbs, and Specialty Crops".

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Special Issue Editors

Department of Agriculture, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Naples, Italy
Interests: botany; floras; alien species invasions; biodeterioration of historical and archaeological buildings; ethnobotany; iconographic analysis of artistic representations of natural elements in archaeological remains and artifacts of the Mediterranean region
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Fundación Canaria Parque Científico Tecnológico, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran C​anaria, 35214 Taliarte, Spain
Interests: metabolomics; phytochemistry; antioxidant activity; NMR spectroscopy; GC-MS; HPLC; LC-MS; chromatography; bioactive compounds; algae; natural products; ultrasounds
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The production, domestication, and propagation of traditional herbal medicine play a crucial role in the preservation and advancement of medicinal plant knowledge and practices. This Special Issue aims to explore the processes involved in its production, the challenges and benefits of domestication, and the various techniques employed for propagation. The Special Issue aims to contribute to the preservation, sustainable use, and global recognition of traditional herbal medicine as an invaluable resource for healthcare and biodiversity conservation. The production of traditional herbal medicine encompasses a wide range of activities, including cultivation, harvesting, and processing of medicinal plants. This theme investigates the impact of environmental factors, agricultural practices, and traditional knowledge on the quality and efficacy of herbal medicine production. Against this background, studies examining the role of traditional knowledge, breeding techniques, and conservation strategies in the domestication process are encouraged. Contributions exploring the utilization of modern technologies, such as precision agriculture and biotechnology, in the production process are also welcomed.

Dr. Riccardo Motti
Dr. Bruna De Falco
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • traditional herbal medicine
  • production
  • domestication
  • propagation
  • medicinal plants
  • sustainable practices

Published Papers

There is no accepted submissions to this special issue at this moment.
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