What role did China play in the development of pharmacology?

1. Pharmacological research of traditional Chinese medicine: China is the birthplace of traditional Chinese medicine, and pharmacological research of traditional Chinese medicine is an important branch of pharmacological research in China. The mechanism of action of traditional Chinese medicine on human body is complex, so it is of great significance to study the pharmacology of traditional Chinese medicine for a deeper understanding of its curative effect and pharmacological action.

2. Drug screening and discovery: While studying traditional drugs, China pharmacologists also actively carry out screening and discovery of new drugs. For example, pharmacologists in China have found many effective antimalarial drugs, such as artemisinin, which have made great contributions to the fight against malaria.

3. Drug safety evaluation: The efficacy and safety of drugs are important indicators of clinical application. Pharmacologists in China have made important progress in drug safety evaluation, such as in-depth research on drug toxicity, side effects and drug metabolism.

4. Individualization of drug therapy: The effect and side effects of drug therapy vary from person to person, so individualized therapy is the development direction of drug research and application in the future. Pharmacologists in China are committed to exploring the methods and mechanisms of individualized drug therapy, which provides new ideas and methods for clinical medicine.