American Herbal Products Association’s Botanical Safety Handbook (2nd Edition)

American Herbal Products Association’s Botanical Safety Handbook, 2nd Edition, is the most authoritative reference available on the safety, toxicity, and clinical use of medicinal plants and herbal ingredients. Developed by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) in collaboration with leading toxicologists, clinicians, and regulatory experts, this handbook is the industry standard for determining botanical safety classifications and responsible usage guidelines.

Widely used by healthcare professionals, researchers, manufacturers, and regulators, this comprehensive reference delivers evidence-based safety evaluations for botanicals used in dietary supplements, herbal medicine, and natural health products worldwide.

What This Book Covers

This updated edition provides peer-reviewed safety profiles for more than 500 herbal species and plant extracts. Each monograph presents critical information on known toxicity, contraindications, reproductive safety, herb–drug interactions, and dosage considerations, grounded in current pharmacological and clinical research.

Key Features of the 2nd Edition

• Extensive monographs covering 500+ botanicals
• Updated four-tier botanical safety classification system
• Evidence-based clinical and formulation guidance
• Detailed toxicity, interaction, and contraindication data
• References global standards (WHO, EMA, USP)
• Authored by expert toxicologists and herbal authorities

Table of Contents Highlights

• Principles of Botanical Safety Assessment
• Classification of Botanical Safety Categories
• Monographs A–Z (Common, Latin, and Family Names)
• Toxicology, Interactions, and Contraindications
• Special Populations: Pregnancy, Children, and Elderly
• Analytical Methods and Regulatory References

Ensure safe, compliant, and evidence-based use of botanical ingredients.
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