The herbal medicine industry is growing rapidly in the U.S. and European countries. Despite increased popularity, there is little evidence for efficacy or safety of herbal treatments. This MQP examines the usefulness of clinical trials for determining herbal medicine safety and efficacy. Discussions also include topics such as current regulations for herbal medicines and barriers to the acceptance of herbal medicines by the medical and scientific communities.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Shoemaker, Crystal Michele.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 00B030M

Advisor

• Vassallo, Helen G.

Year

• 2000

Date created

• 2000-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Management

Rights statement

• In Copyright