The system of appellation of origin and geographic indication of orthodox drugs and their protection in China.
- Author:
Xiao-jun MA
1
;
Xiao-ying PEI
;
Zhi-ben WANG
Author Information
1. Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100094, China. xjma@public.bta.net.cn
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
China;
Conservation of Natural Resources;
Ecosystem;
Environment;
Pharmacognosy;
Plants, Medicinal;
growth & development;
Quality Control
- From:
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica
2003;28(12):1105-1108
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
There are lot of orthodox drugs in Chinese traditional medicine, with good reputation, quality and characteristics, are well known for their place of origin. Appellation of origin and geographic indication (GI) should be protected. Implementing system of the protection of GI in Chinese traditional medicine field is very important to extend national elaborate orthodox drugs and raise competitiveness of the goods in international trade.
