Decoding Chinese Medicinal Materials: Identifying, Categorizing, and Understanding Quality Factors
In this video, Professor Brand discusses the macroscopic identification of Chinese medicinal materials. He emphasizes distinguishing between various types, such as raw materials, decoction pieces, and proprietary products. With over 600 entries in the Chinese pharmacopoeia, botanical substances dominate clinical use. Quality is influenced by factors like botanical origin, species variation, and processing methods.
Professor Brand highlights historical variations in herbal forms and the importance of understanding multiple botanical sources for the same herb. Additionally, he addresses the impact of wild or cultivated status, harvest time, and storage methods on the quality of Chinese medicines.
Clinical Drug Development of Chinese Herbal Medicine
Clinical Drug Development of Chinese Herbal Medicine
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