[An approach to some problems on utilization of medicinal plant resource in China].
OBJECTIVE
To provide some reference for the research on the utilization of medicinal plant resources.


METHODS
Based on a review of the achievements in utilizing medicinal plant resources, three aspects were discussed: the utilization and conservation of the endangered and rare medicinal plants; the research on the authenticity and superiority of medicinal plants; and the quality control and evaluation of medicinal plants.


RESULTS
Although great achievements have been made, some problems still exist.


CONCLUSIONS
The research on the development and utilization of medicinal plant resources has broad prospects.
Huang
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Institute of Chinese Material Medica, Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700.
Yang
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Wang
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Fu
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D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000592:standards; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000737:chemistry / Q000254:growth & development; D011786:Quality Control
D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal