Discussion the Quality Control Issues of TCM Decoction Pieces Based on the Inspection Results of TCM Decoction Pieces in Wuwei City from 2017 to 2023
Objective To identify the existing problems in the links of planting,production and processing,operating and using,and quality inspection of Chinese materia medica through analysis on inspection data for TCM decoction pieces in Wuwei City;To provide reference and suggestions for improving the quality of TCM decoction pieces in Wuwei City.Methods The inspection results of TCM decoction pieces in Wuwei City from 2017 to 2023 were analyzed;the current quality status of TCM decoction pieces was systematically sorted out;the root causes of unqualified TCM decoction pieces were analyzed.Results From 2017 to 2023,a total of 1 195 batches of TCM decoction pieces were inspected in Wuwei City,and 35 batches were found to be unqualified.The overall unqualified rate showed a downward trend.The unqualified items mainly involved property and shape,microscopic identification,content determination,extract,etc.The unqualified TCM decoction pieces were mainly distributed in the use process,and most of them came from township health centers or private clinics.Conclusion The reasons for the unqualified TCM decoction pieces in Wuwei City include adulteration,excessive non medicinal parts,and ingredient content below standard requirements.It is suggested to start from the source of planting and production,standardize the processing process,unify inspection standards,enhance the capacity of inspection institutions,strengthen supervision and law enforcement,and establish a full process quality traceability system.
TCM decoction piecesChinese medicinal materialsquality control