Herbal medicine congress to be held in Singapore

Herbal medicine congress to be held in Singapore

An international congress on traditional herbal medicine will be held in Singapore from Feb. 26 to 28 to reconcile the practice with modern pharmaceutical science.

More than 500 scientists, researchers, clinicians and practitioners will participate in the event, which aims to serve as a forum for breakthroughs in botanical medicines, said the National University of Singapore and National University Hospital.

The congress will encourage exchanges between traditional practitioners and scientific researchers.

Leaders in the field from the United States, Europe, Japan, China and Australia will be attending. -- DPA