ISO 5471:2024 伝統的な中国医学 — ドクダミの花 | ページ 2

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

Introduction

Carthamus tinctorius flower, the dried flower of Carthamus tinctorius Linné (Compositae), is a medicinal herb used to treat menstrual problems, cardiovascular disease, pain, and swelling associated with trauma in Asian countries and the Mediterranean region for thousands of years.

There are at least 60 countries worldwide using or producing Carthamus tinctorius flower and its products. Major users include India, China, the United States, Iran, Canada, Australia, Republic of Korea, etc. Due to its great demand in the global market, trade in Carthamus tinctorius flower has been complicated by adulteration and substitution issues. Dishonest vendors add sand, saline and syrup to increase the weight for sale. Stains such as golden orange II, lemon yellow, and carmine, are sometimes used to make its colour brighter, which can cause health risks. Factors including contamination, packaging and storage conditions also affect the quality of Carthamus tinctorius flower.

The establishment of an international standard for Carthamus tinctorius flower is therefore necessary to support its quality consistency, clinical effectiveness and safety in international trade.

As national implementation can differ, national standards bodies are invited to modify the values given in 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7 and 5.8 in their national standards. Examples of national and regional values are given in Annex E.

1 Scope

This document specifies the minimum requirements and test methods for Carthamus tinctorius flower that is derived from Carthamus tinctorius Linné.

It is applicable to Carthamus tinctorius flower that is sold and used as Chinese materia medica.

2 Normative references

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