[Discussion on present situation of study on pesticide residues in Chinese herbal medicines]

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2016 Jan;41(2):155-159. doi: 10.4268/cjcmm20160201.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Pesticide residues in traditional Chinese medicine has attracted widespread attention at home and abroad. This paper analyzed the pollution present situation and existing problems of pesticide residue for Chinese herbal medicines, explicited the analytical methods of pesticide residues in Chinese herbal medicines. Meanwhile, the commonly used pesticide residue degradation and application in Chinese herbal medicines were discussed. Moreover, on the basis of analysis of pesticide residue standards, this paper proposed the necessity and urgency of the limit standard of pesticide residues in Chinese herbal medicines, and provided a scientific references for deepening research and developing safe, green medicines.

Keywords: Chinese herbal medicines; degradation; pesticide residue; standard.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • China
  • Drug Contamination* / statistics & numerical data
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal / analysis*
  • Pesticide Residues / analysis*

Substances

  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal
  • Pesticide Residues