1. What is Chinese medicine?

What are its main organic compounds?

1. Traditional Chinese medicine is the general term for traditional Chinese medicine. Its understanding and application must be emphasized that it is based on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, which has a unique theoretical system and application form.

Its main organic compounds include alkaloids, flavonoids, triterpene soaps, quinones, volatile components, lignans, etc.

2. The existing two major systems of Chinese and Western medicine are respectively produced under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine theories.

Generally speaking, Chinese medicines are composed of natural minerals, plants, and animals, while Western medicines are produced through chemical synthesis or refining. Western medicines are mostly single ingredients, while Chinese medicines are mostly compound ingredients.

3. New drug research is still mainly based on imitation of foreign marketed products.