David R. Katerere – författare

The African Herbal Pharmacopoeia, Second Edition, is a definitive reference work that brings together the most authoritative scientific and ethnobotanical knowledge on 30 of the most important medicinal plants in Africa. Developed in collaboration with leading international and African researchers, this second edition offers expanded monographs, updated analytical standards, and in-depth ethnobotanical insights into high-priority medicinal plant species used across the continent.Building on the foundation of the first edition, this volume integrates additional research in phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology, quality control, and (where available) clinical use. Each monograph provides standardized botanical descriptions, HPTLC profiles, therapeutic applications, toxicological information, and regulatory status. New to this edition are contributions on HPTLC standardization, conservation status, and sustainability considerations—critical for ensuring continued access to plant-based therapies in both traditional and modern health systems.Designed for researchers, students, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and the plant and cultural enthusiasts, this second edition reflects a pan-African commitment to advancing indigenous knowledge through evidence-based approaches. With its rigorous editorial standards and wide-ranging collaborations, it is a cornerstone for the future of African herbal medicine and pharmaceutical research and innovation.

While there is talk of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, old and new challenges bedevil the world – climate change, nutrition, and health poverty being at the top of the list. In seeking solutions to these and other problems which afflict the modern era, it is worthwhile to look into our collective past, to the traditions and knowledges of our ancestors. Such knowledge continues to exist in many parts of the world, though now marginalized by homogenous, Eurocentric ontolology and epistemology. This book presents a compilation of reviews, case studies, and primary research attempting to locate the utility of traditional and Indigenous Knowledges in an increasingly complex world. It assembles chapter authors from across the world to tackle topics ranging from traditional knowledge-based innovations and commercialization, traditional medicine systems as practiced around the world, ethnoveterinary practices, and food innovation to traditional governance and leadership systems, among others. This book is an important resource for policymakers; scholars and researchers of cultural studies, leadership, governance, ethnobotany, anthropology, plant genetic resources and technology innovation; and readers interested in the history of knowledge and culture, as well as cultural activists and political scientists.Features:Unique combination of social science and anthropological aspects with natural science perspectivesIncludes summaries aimed at policymakers to immediately see what would be relevant to their workCombines case studies illuminating important lessons learned with reviews and primary dataMultidisciplinary in the scope of the topics tackled and assemblage of contributorsGlobal footprint with contributions from Africa, Europe, North America, Asia, and the West IndiesDavid R. Katerere, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, South AfricaWendy Applequist, William L. Brown Center, Missouri Botanical Garden, St Louis, MissouriOluwaseyi M. Aboyade, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa and Nutritica SA, The Innovation Hub, Pretoria, South AfricaChamunorwa Togo, The Innovation Hub, Pretoria, South Africa

While there is talk of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, old and new challenges bedevil the world – climate change, nutrition, and health poverty being at the top of the list. In seeking solutions to these and other problems which afflict the modern era, it is worthwhile to look into our collective past, to the traditions and knowledges of our ancestors. Such knowledge continues to exist in many parts of the world, though now marginalized by homogenous, Eurocentric ontolology and epistemology. This book presents a compilation of reviews, case studies, and primary research attempting to locate the utility of traditional and Indigenous Knowledges in an increasingly complex world. It assembles chapter authors from across the world to tackle topics ranging from traditional knowledge-based innovations and commercialization, traditional medicine systems as practiced around the world, ethnoveterinary practices, and food innovation to traditional governance and leadership systems, among others. This book is an important resource for policymakers; scholars and researchers of cultural studies, leadership, governance, ethnobotany, anthropology, plant genetic resources and technology innovation; and readers interested in the history of knowledge and culture, as well as cultural activists and political scientists.Features:Unique combination of social science and anthropological aspects with natural science perspectivesIncludes summaries aimed at policymakers to immediately see what would be relevant to their workCombines case studies illuminating important lessons learned with reviews and primary dataMultidisciplinary in the scope of the topics tackled and assemblage of contributorsGlobal footprint with contributions from Africa, Europe, North America, Asia, and the West IndiesDavid R. Katerere, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, South AfricaWendy Applequist, William L. Brown Center, Missouri Botanical Garden, St Louis, MissouriOluwaseyi M. Aboyade, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa and Nutritica SA, The Innovation Hub, Pretoria, South AfricaChamunorwa Togo, The Innovation Hub, Pretoria, South Africa