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Resources & Bibliography

Resources & Bibliography: Our Clinical Foundation

At AI Herbalist, we prioritize accuracy and safety by anchoring our AI logic in the world’s most respected herbal compendiums. Our database is not “generative” in the sense of creating new advice; rather, it is a sophisticated retrieval and analysis system built upon the following authoritative sources.

1. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Our TCM module is primarily guided by the comparative and clinical frameworks established by modern scholars and classical texts.

  • Primary Source: Chinese Herbal Formulas: Treatment Principles and Composition Strategies by Yifan Yang (Elsevier). This text is renowned for its systematic approach to syndrome differentiation and formula modification.
  • Secondary Reference: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica by Dan Bensky et al. (Eastland Press).
  • Standards: We follow the terminology and diagnostic criteria of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS).

2. Ayurveda (Science of Life)

Our Ayurvedic insights are aligned with the official standards set by the Government of India and classical Vedic texts.

  • Official Compendia: The Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI) and The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API).
  • Classical Texts: Diagnostic logic is cross-referenced with the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita.
  • 2026 Digital Integration: We reference the Ayush Grid, India’s digital public health infrastructure, to ensure our botanical data is consistent with modern standardized research.

3. Western Herbalism & Phytotherapy

Western botanical insights are filtered through rigorous regulatory monographs and clinical trials.

  • European Union Herbal Monographs: Published by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC).
  • Commission E Monographs: The therapeutic guide to herbal medicines as established by the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices.
  • WHO Monographs: WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants (Volumes 1–4), providing global safety and efficacy data.

4. Unani & Siddha Medicine

For our specialized Unani and Siddha modules, we utilize the national formularies maintained by the Ministry of Ayush.

  • Unani: National Formulary of Unani Medicine (NFUM) and the teachings of the “Great Canon of Medicine” (Avicenna).
  • Siddha: Siddha Formulary of India (SFI), based on the traditional lineage of the 18 Siddhars, including the works of Agastyar.

Methodology: How the AI Processes These Texts

Our AI uses a Knowledge Graph approach rather than simple text prediction.

  1. Extraction: We extract “triples” (Symptom $\rightarrow$ Action $\rightarrow$ Herb) from the sources above.
  2. Validation: Every result generated by the AI is cross-checked against at least two of the primary sources listed here.
  3. Conflict Resolution: Where traditional systems differ, the AI identifies the specific system (e.g., “In the TCM system, X is recommended…”) to avoid clinical confusion.

Scientific Transparency

We encourage researchers and practitioners to verify our findings. If you believe a botanical reference requires updating based on new 2026 clinical data, please contact our clinical review board at [cs@aiherbalist.pro].