Analysis on Sample Inspection of TCM Decoction Pieces During 2014-2015 in Huguosi TCM Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

VernacularTitle:北京中医药大学附属护国寺中医医院2014-2015年中药饮片质量抽查情况分析
Author: Wei LV ; Jingchun ZHAO
Keywords: TCM decoction pieces; quality; sample inspection
From: Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;24(6):123-125
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To provide references for improving the quality of TCM decoction pieces through the analysis on sample inspection of TCM decoction pieces of Huguosi TCM Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (hereinafter referred to as our hospital). Methods In our hospital from January 2014 to December 2015, TCM decoction pieces with problems in this sample inspection were categorized according to reasons. Results Quality problems found in the sample inspection were categorized into 3 types, i.e. collection and preparation (69.79%), storage (20.93%) and other problems (9.31%). Cutting in collection and preparation (13.95%), worming in storage (9.30%) and breaking/crumbing (6.98%) were the most obvious problems. Conclusion Strengthening the management of procurement acceptance, strict control of storage and storage conditions, and paying attention to the use of other aspects of management can improve the quality of TCM decoction pieces.