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Characteristics of the ideal medicinal plant extract or product used in pharmacological, toxicological and clinical/intervention studies.
| 1 | Authentic |
| 2 | Well characterised |
| Active ingredients known | |
| The chemical profile of the active ingredients/marker compounds is characterised qualitatively and quantitatively | |
| 3 | Free of adulteration and contamination |
| 4 | Consistent |
| Batch to batch variation is limited | |
| 5 | Stable |
