Review of current situations and prospects of research and development on traditional Chinese medicine cosmetics.
- Author:
Meng ZHANG
1
;
Shi-Lin CHEN
Author Information
1. Institute of Medical Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100094, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Cosmetics;
classification;
history;
standards;
History, 16th Century;
History, Ancient;
History, Medieval;
Medicine, Chinese Traditional;
history;
standards;
Plants, Medicinal;
chemistry;
Quality Control
- From:
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica
2007;32(23):2457-2460
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The definition, history, classification and advantages of traditional Chinese medicine cosmetics (TCMC) were summarized in this article. The domestic and foreign current situations of research and development of TCMC were particularly introduced. The application and authorization of TCMC in China were also briefly mentioned. Finally, the developmental prospects of TCMC in China were discussed in two aspects of the strategy of the R&D and the problems facing when it was marketed.
