Medicinal Plant and Animal Cultivation and Processing Technology: Rehmannia

Author: Xiao Peigen, Yang Shilin, Ding Zimian
Publisher: China
Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been the primary tool for disease prevention and treatment used by physicians and the general public throughout China's history. Over thousands of years, it has made outstanding contributions to ensuring public health and the prosperity of the Chinese nation, becoming a shining gem in the treasure trove of Chinese medical heritage. Most of TCM resources are plant and animal-based, and the protection, development, and utilization of these valuable resources are crucial issues. Currently, with the continuous development of China's socio-economy, the demand for TCM healthcare services has been steadily increasing. As disease patterns change and health concepts evolve, amid the global trend of returning to nature, people worldwide are paying more attention to TCM, and the demand for high-quality medicinal materials is growing. However, relying solely on traditional harvesting and cultivation methods is insufficient to meet the quantity and quality demands of both domestic and international markets. At this time, it is essential to strongly advocate the integration of traditional cultivation, breeding, and processing techniques with modern technology to produce high-quality medicinal materials, ensuring the sustainable utilization of medicinal resources and meeting market demand. In this context, China, after careful planning, organized relevant experts and scholars to compile and publish the series "Cultivation, Breeding, and Processing Technology of Medicinal Plants and Animals." This series systematically introduces the cultivation, breeding, and processing techniques of over seventy species of medicinal plants and animals, demonstrating strong scientific rigor and practicality. The publication of this series is a practical step in aligning science and technology with the economy, serving the economy, and also a foundational effort to improve the quality of TCM and enhance the technological content of the TCM industry. This book is suitable for personnel engaged in the cultivation, breeding, harvesting, and processing of medicinal plants and animals, as well as marketing and comprehensive utilization. It can also be used as a reference for medical workers, epidemic prevention and quarantine personnel, as well as students and teachers in agricultural and medical institutions. China has a rich variety of medicinal materials with a long history of application, playing a significant role in healthcare. This book systematically and scientifically summarizes the content related to the cultivation, harvesting, quality, specifications, pharmacology, clinical applications, and market development prospects of Rehmannia glutinosa. It is concise, easy to understand, richly illustrated, and highly practical, making it an authoritative technical reference for Rehmannia glutinosa cultivators, operators, grassroots doctors, and other related technical personnel. It can also serve as a reference for scientific researchers and students in universities and colleges.