What does the identification method of traditional Chinese medicine mean?

The identification method of traditional Chinese medicine is a method to identify and identify traditional Chinese medicine, and it is an important basis of traditional Chinese medicine. The identification method includes macroscopic identification and microscopic identification. Macroscopic identification is to identify Chinese herbal medicines by observing their appearance, smell, taste, color and morphology with naked eyes, while microscopic identification requires observing their cell morphology, profile characteristics and other details with the help of microscopes and other tools.

The identification of Chinese herbal medicines needs to consider its geographical location, varieties, seasons and other factors, and also needs to master some basic knowledge of Chinese medicine to understand its characteristics such as nature, taste, meridian tropism and efficacy. At the same time, in order to ensure the quality and safety of traditional Chinese medicine, a series of chemical and biological testing techniques, such as ultra-high performance liquid chromatography and nuclear magnetic resonance, have been added to the identification of modern traditional Chinese medicine.

Accurate identification of Chinese herbal medicines can not only provide reliable basic data for Chinese herbal medicine research, but also help to ensure the quality and safety of Chinese herbal medicines. Therefore, to attach importance to the identification of traditional Chinese medicine, not only professionals need to identify, but also the general public need to understand and master some basic identification methods and knowledge to avoid the health hazards caused by choosing fake and inferior traditional Chinese medicine or taking it by mistake.