Yik Mavis Hong-Yu, Wong Vivian Chi-Woon Taam, Wong Tin-Hang, Shaw Pang-Chui
Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin R & D Center for Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong, China.
Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association, Hong Kong, China.
J Tradit Complement Med. 2021 Jul 24;11(6):598-600. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2021.07.005. eCollection 2021 Nov.
The use of medicinal plants is popular worldwide. Correct herbal authentication is of paramount importance to the safety and best interest of consumers. On the market, there is no comprehensive blockchain-based system to track the processes from plantation to manufacturing and to the sale. With the advancement of information technology, an open and transparent blockchain-based platform, , was created to enhance the quality control of herbal products. The implementation of blockchain technology is to minimize the manipulation of recorded information. is an information platform for recording the six important processes of herbal product manufacturing and marketing, which include plantation base, TCM processing factory, TCM manufacturer, testing laboratory, distributor and retailer. By duly recording the parameters and data essential for product quality in manufacturing and supply chain, the traceability and reliability of the products can be ensured.
药用植物的使用在全球范围内都很普遍。正确的草药鉴定对消费者的安全和最大利益至关重要。市场上没有一个基于区块链的全面系统来追踪从种植到生产再到销售的过程。随着信息技术的发展,一个开放透明的基于区块链的平台被创建出来,以加强草药产品的质量控制。区块链技术的实施是为了尽量减少对记录信息的操纵。是一个记录草药产品制造和销售六个重要过程的信息平台,这六个过程包括种植基地、中药加工厂、中药制造商、检测实验室、经销商和零售商。通过在制造和供应链中适时记录产品质量所需的参数和数据,可以确保产品的可追溯性和可靠性。