Hainan Experiments in Herb CultivationThe project was launched at the National Tropical Herb Research Institute in China's southern province of Hainan. Before growing the herbs on a wide scale, scientists are first trying to develop biological pesticides for each species. The aim of the project is to reduce toxic residues and heavy metal left on the herbs from chemical pesticides.Prof. Zhou Ronghan (China Medicine University)said: "The most important thing about the project is that it will protect the environment. This will help make the sustainable development of Chinese medicine possible." Ren Derong, Vice Director (National Medicine Supervision Bureau)said: "The project will help us improve the quality and standards of Chinese medicine. Without good herbs, good Chinese medicine is not possible." Hainan is not the only province benefiting from the new program. Research Institutes also plan to set up laboratories in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region. |
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