Editorial: Standardization and Biological Properties of Functional Herbal Food 2024

Numerous medical and food dual‐purpose herbs have been used for thousands of years and are still gaining influence in our daily lives. However, there are still two major questions, including chemical standardization and efficacy of these herbs, remaining to be addressed. In this special issue, we received the latest studies on the chemical composition and health efficacy of medical and food dual‐purpose herbs. These findings enrich our understanding of the chemical composition and health efficacy of medical and food dual‐purpose herbs, which can be helpful to develop functional foods and drugs for the prevention and control of various diseases.