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This study outlines a standardized DNA barcoding method for authenticating medicinal plants like St. John's Wort. It details practical steps for reliable identification, ensuring quality control in herbal products.

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  • Molecular Biology
  • Pharmacognosy
  • Bioinformatics

Background:

  • DNA barcoding is crucial for identifying plant materials and authenticating commercial medicinal plants.
  • Integrating DNA-based technologies into pharmacopoeias necessitates standardized, reliable, and reproducible methods.
  • The study addresses the need for robust DNA barcoding protocols in herbal medicine quality control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a standardized process for developing DNA barcode tests for herbal medicines.
  • To provide a template for creating reliable identification methods for pharmacopoeial use.
  • To address practical challenges in DNA barcoding for herbal authentication.

Main Methods:

  • A case study using *Hypericum perforatum* L. (St John's Wort) and adulterant species.
  • Evaluation of DNA sequence quality from public repositories and curated database construction.
  • Selection of appropriate DNA barcode regions and identification of informative polymorphic nucleotide sequences.
  • Development of a decision tree to guide the methodology.

Main Results:

  • A practical framework for establishing standardized DNA barcoding methods for herbal medicines was developed.
  • Key considerations for quality control, database management, and marker selection were identified.
  • The case study demonstrated the feasibility of the proposed approach for *Hypericum* species.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized DNA barcoding protocols are essential for the reliable authentication of medicinal plants.
  • The described process and decision tree provide a valuable template for developing future herbal DNA barcode tests.
  • This approach supports the integration of DNA-based quality control into international pharmacopoeias.