[The system of appellation of origin and geographic indication of orthodox drugs and their protection in China].
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.
Ma
Xiao-jun
XJ
Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100094, China. xjma@public.bta.net.cn
Pei
Xiao-ying
XY
Wang
Zhi-ben
ZB
D002681:China; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D017753:Ecosystem; D004777:Environment; D010598:Pharmacognosy; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000254:growth & development; D011786:Quality Control