Quality Control of Herbal Drugs and Preparations

Correctly identified plant material and quality of distinct plant origins as well as preparations thereof are pivotal for any further pharmacognostic research. This topic is of high impact in modern pharmacognosy interlinked with research fields like molecular biology or pharmacology. This special issue of Planta Medica contains thirteen papers dedicated to the topic “Quality Control” underlining the definitive need for highly qualified contributions to this field.