Discussion on Commodity Specification and Grade Standard of Radix and Rhizoma of Chinese Materia Medica / 中国中医药信息杂志

ABSTRACT

Through literature review and field investigation, the commodity specification, grade standard and application situation of radix and rhizoma of Chinese materia medica were analyzed, and research methods and achievements of radix and rhizoma of Chinese materia medica were concluded, the existing problems of radix and rhizoma of Chinese materia medica were analyzed and concluded, and proposed identification methods fully referring Chinese methods of radix and rhizoma of Chinese materia medica. By combining modern planting and initial processing methods, classification indicators were specifically quantified, grade standard radix and rhizoma of Chinese materia medica conforming to current pharmacopoeia and meeting practical operation was designed, which were in accordance with market demand for high quality and high price standard system.