Abstract
Considering the phytotherapy increasing use, there are challenges that must be overcome to applying this therapeutic area in a comprehensive way. In order to explore the main obstacles that limit the application of phytotherapy in the health spheres, the aim of this bibliographic review is to offer a summary of the main issues on this topic. In this narrative literature review, studies about the main challenges for the use and development of phytotherapy were selected. Searches were performed in MEDLINE, PUBMED, SCIENCE DIRECT, SciELO and LILACS. In the selected studies, can be cited how main challenges the raw material and bioactive compounds obtaining, regulatory, safety and efficacy evaluation, issues related to quality control and the health professionals training and knowledge. The global acceptance about the herbal medicines and products based on medicinal plants use shows exponential growth. In order to protect users, some issues must be overcome, how regulatory standardization, health professionals adequacy training and quality assurance, efficacy and safety of the products used in phytotherapy.
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