Banlangen granules are a combination of several herbs, which should be taken under medical guidance. [Photo by LIU JIAO / FOR CHINA DAILY] SHANGHAI -- The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published an international standard for isatis indigotica root or banlangen, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb commonly used for the prevention and treatment of colds. The herb has a long history of use in China and other East Asian countries for removing heat and toxins, cooling the blood and clearing the throat. However, problems such as different quality requirements among different countries and regions may affect the herb's clinical effectiveness and safety, according to a document posted on ISO's website. Formulation of the ISO standard was led by a research team from China's Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and also involved experts from Germany, Canada, Australia, Thailand and the Republic of Korea. The project lasted 34 months and the standard was published earlier this month. Wang Zhengtao, a member of the Chinese research team, said the standard mainly specifies the minimum technical requirements for isatis indigotica root such as heavy metals and pesticide residues as well as the herb's test methods. The publication of the standard is expected to improve the international influence of isatis indigotica root and boost the trade of the herb across the world, Wang said. Herbal medicine is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine, which boasts a history of more than 2,000 years and has gained global attention for its unique theories and practices. cle usb bracelet siliconemake your own silicone bracelet kitfigured wristbandsilicone wristbands canadaembossed printed wristbands
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations need to further cooperation on technology innovation to better face global challenges and realize sustainable development, Premier Li Keqiang said.Li made the remark as he sent a congratulatory message to the launching ceremony of the China-ASEAN Year of Innovation on Thursday. The ceremony, along with the China-ASEAN innovation forum, opened in Beijing on Thursday.This year marks the 15th anniversary of the China-ASEAN strategic partnership and also the China-ASEAN Year of InnovationCurrently, the new round of technological and industrial revolution is sweeping across the world, and technology innovation is playing an increasingly supporting and guiding role in social and economic development, Li said in the message. He said China is implementing the innovation driven strategy for development and to boost entrepreneurship to nurture new driving forces of the economy and push forward economic upgrading.China and the ASEAN in recent years have achieved a series of cooperation outcomes in technological communication and building laboratories as well as science parks, he said, and the two sides should take this year as an opportunity to push forward technological innovation cooperation to inject new impetus into China-ASEAN cooperation as well as to East Asia regional development.Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is concluding his five-day working visit to China on Thursday, also sent a congratulatory message to the ceremony.
