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INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH
INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH
Herbal Medicine Research Centre

(HMRC)

The Herbal Medicine Research Centre (HMRC) continues to provide evidence-
based information on herbal medicine and focuses on herbal-derived drug
discovery. The centre is made up of the Integrative Health Information Unit,
Toxicology and Pharmacology Unit, Phytochemistry Unit, Bioassay Unit and Good
Laboratory Practice (GLP) Section.

To conduct research to determine the effectiveness
and safety of herbal products and traditional and
complementary medicine (T&CM) treatments by
following a standard system

To coordinate research activities related
to herbal medicine and T&CM treatment
in Malaysia
OBJECTIVES

To contribute in the discovery and authenticity of herbal
medicine and T&CM treatment which has scientific
information in Malaysia for better commercial value to
penetrate the overseas market.

To collect various information on herbal medicine and T&CM treatment
in Malaysia and overseas through research by preparing databases,
monographs, compendiums and also building-up an electronic information
web portal for integrated medicine known as the Global Information Hub
on Integrated Medicine (GlobinMed)

(MOH) and other agencies on matters related
Herbal Medicine Research Centre (HMRC) To give advice to the Ministry of Health
to herbal medicine and T&CM use

To conduct diagnostic tests for blood lead and serum and
urine copper levels