Herbal medicine in the modern age: The era of personalized precision.
10.1016/j.joim.2025.08.005
- Author:
Muhammad Shahzad ASLAM
1
;
Yun Jin KIM
2
Author Information
1. School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, Selangor 43900, Malaysia.
2. School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, Selangor 43900, Malaysia. Electronic address: yjkim@xmu.edu.my.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Herbal medicine;
Integrative medicine;
Personalized medicine;
Precision medicine;
Review
- MeSH:
Precision Medicine;
Humans;
Herbal Medicine/methods*;
Phytotherapy
- From:
Journal of Integrative Medicine
2025;23(6):591-604
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
This perspective review explores the transformative potential of personalized herbal medicine, examines the integration of ancient herbal knowledge with modern personalized medicine, delves into the principles of personalized medicine particularly in the context of herbal treatments, and investigates the principles of personalized medicine and elucidates how they are being applied to herbal medicine. It emphasizes the individualized nature of this approach and how it is facilitated through genetic analysis and health profiling. This review also highlights key advancements in herbal medicine, such as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis and bioinformatics, and their role in the development of precise and personalized herbal remedies. The outcomes of personalized herbal medicine reveal how genetic variations are being considered to tailor treatments, create target-specific therapies, and customize dosage regimens. Furthermore, this review illustrates the evolution of herbal medicine with technological advancements, particularly DNA analysis and bioinformatics, to enhance precision and personalization. The challenge associated with implementing personalized herbal medicine more broadly includes issues of accessibility, regulation, education and ethics. It underscores the transformative potential of personalized herbal medicine. It calls for continued exploration, research and collaboration in this burgeoning field. This emerging field encourages researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders to engage in advancing healthcare practices that are increasingly personalized, evidence-based, and centered on patient's needs. Please cite this article as: Aslam MS, Kim YJ. Herbal medicine in the modern age: The era of personalized precision. J Integr Med. 2025; 23(6):591-604.
