Exploring Herbal Markets
In this video, Prof Brand explores the modern herbal medicine markets, spotlighting major centers like Dihwaji in Taipei and Qingping in Guangzhou. He details the specialized focus of markets in Sichuan, Anguo, and Bozhou, emphasizing their historical significance.
Prof Brand explains how traditional stalls, though specializing in specific products, offer a variety of grades and qualities. The video underscores the importance of macroscopic identification, a long-standing practice in Chinese herbal medicine, allowing trained herbal pharmacists to assess quality using naked senses. While chemical evaluation complements, macroscopic identification remains a reliable, low-tech method rooted in practical experience.
Review Questions:
- What is macroscopic identification, and why is it emphasized in Chinese herbal medicine?
- In addition to macroscopic identification, what other aspects are mentioned for assessing the quality of Chinese herbal medicines?
Clinical Drug Development of Chinese Herbal Medicine
Clinical Drug Development of Chinese Herbal Medicine
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