[Problems of and suggestions to the study of Chinese phytomedicine].
OBJECTIVE
To provide reference material for the adaptation of the study on Chinese phytomedicine to the global research and development of phytomedicine.


METHODS
Based on research experiences, some problems, such as resources, quality and effective components of Chinese phytomedicine, were discussed, and some suggestions were put forward.


CONCLUSIONS
Facing the opportunity brought by the global research and development of phytomedicine, it is essential to solve several main problems for the global recognition of Chinese phytomedicine.
Liu
Jian-xun
JX
Research Center, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100091, China. jianxun@ht.rol.cn.net
Cong
Wei-hong
WH
D000383:Agriculture / Q000592:standards; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D004304:Dosage Forms; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000592:standards; D010598:Pharmacognosy; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000737:chemistry; D011786:Quality Control; D013678:Technology, Pharmaceutical
D004304:Dosage Forms; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal