Research progress on development and application of fermented traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)plays an outstanding role in the treatment and prevention of diseases.However,due to its complex structure,less effective components,long growth cycle,and difficulty of artificial cultivation,TCM cannot meet the market demand.In recent years,research on the fermentation technology of TCM has been increasing day by day.In this paper,the advantages brought by TCM fermentation technology,such as efficiency enhancement and toxicity reduction,development of new drugs and re-utilization of medicinal residue,as well as the application of fermented TCM in disease treatment and animal husbandry were systematically summarized and discussed.The review would provide theoretical guidance for the research of TCM fermentation technology and development of fermented TCM.
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