Chinese precious, traditional Chinese medicine and health drinks: Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Author: Bao Xuesheng
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book introduces the origin, development history, commodity specifications, changes in production areas, plant sources, and reasons for changes of ginseng shoot. It also focuses on exploring future development directions. The development of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Chinese herbal medicine, a treasure of China's cultural and historical heritage, has long relied on natural resources. Currently, we have entered an era of global natural resource crisis. If this trend continues, it will severely impact the survival and development of TCM and Chinese herbal medicine. How should we respond? In Chinese history, early examples like "Hoshan Shidu Fengdou" and "Guangnan Xi Fengdou" only appeared for a brief moment and disappeared too early. This case warrants deep reflection. In fact, such examples are far from over. With the scientific advancements and developments of the 21st century, we should draw inspiration from past experiences and lessons. This encourages us to address endangered species in the same way we solve global food, vegetable, and other economic crop challenges—by combining modern biotechnology and agricultural technology to resolve production issues and pursue sustainable development.