WHO monograph on good agricultural and collection practices (GACP) for Artemisia annua L. (archived)
Overview
The objectives of this model monograph are to:
- provide practical and specific technical guidance on the cultivation and collection of Artemisia annua L. of good quality and a high yield;
- contribute to alleviating the shortage of artemisinin-based medicines;
- provide a model monograph as a basis for countries and researchers to develop further monographs on good agricultural and collection practices (GACP) for other medicinal plants;
- protect the wild resources of medicinal plants, in particular Artemisia annua L., to ensure their sustainable use.