ISO 20409:2017 伝統的な漢方薬—サンシチニンジンの根と根茎 | ページ 2

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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 249, Traditional Chinese medicine.

Introduction

Panax notoginseng root and rhizomeare medicinal parts of Panax notoginseng (Burk.) F.H. Chen named Sanqi, which is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine. Due to its ability to treat bleeding, blood stasis and some other blood disorders, Panax notoginseng root and rhizome soared to great importance during Qing dynasty times after being praised by the master herbalist Li Shizhen in the 16^th century. Panax notoginseng root and rhizome are native to the southern Chinese provinces of Yunnan and Guangxi, as well as Vietnam. The root and rhizome exhibit a variety of botanical and biochemical similarities to ginseng, and are frequently consumed as soup. Despite this high rate of consumption, there are relatively few reported side effects, making Panax notoginseng root and rhizome two of the safest substances in traditional Chinese medicine. While most often consumed as a popular food tonic, practitioners of Oriental medicine know Panax notoginseng root and rhizome best for the medicinal qualities: moving stagnant blood, stopping bleeding and resolving swelling. Due to the high price and demand in the global market, trade in Panax notoginseng root and rhizome has been complicated by substitution, adulteration and species identification issues. The genuine material is often replaced by less valuable material(s), some of which exhibit potentially toxic properties. Therefore, the establishment of an international standard for Panax notoginseng root and rhizome is necessary to support the clinical effectiveness, safety and consistency of this valuable medicine in international trade.

1 Scope

This document specifies minimum requirements and test methods for notoginseng root and rhizome which are derived from the plant Panax notoginseng (Burk.) F.H. Chen.

It is applicable to notoginseng root and rhizome that are sold and used as food supplements, functional food or natural medicines in international trade, including Chinese materia medica (whole medicinal materials) and decoction pieces derived from this plant.

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