From the perspective of patent application, the development process of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） cos- metics was summarized. The legal status, regional distribution, applicants, and function distribution of...From the perspective of patent application, the development process of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） cos- metics was summarized. The legal status, regional distribution, applicants, and function distribution of patent applica- tions for TCM cosmetics in China were primarily analyzed. Suggestions on the future development of TCM cosmetics were given, and it was pointed out that it should pay more attention to intellectual property protection, as well as in- heriting TCM theory, only then TCM cosmetics can get an edge over the competition at home and abroad.展开更多
Traditional Chinese Medicine originated from the application of herbs and other natural materials. Since Tang Dynasty, there are two mainstreams during the development of TCM: folk TCM and classic TCM. Without any sup...Traditional Chinese Medicine originated from the application of herbs and other natural materials. Since Tang Dynasty, there are two mainstreams during the development of TCM: folk TCM and classic TCM. Without any support from the government, folk TCM got fade away. However, during Qing Dynasty, Zhao Xuemin collected a large amount of folk prescriptions which were called zoufang and edited into Chuanya Neibian and Chuanya Waibian. Zhou Xuemin was respected as a celebrated medical scientist of Qing Dynasty due to his great contribution.展开更多
文摘From the perspective of patent application, the development process of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） cos- metics was summarized. The legal status, regional distribution, applicants, and function distribution of patent applica- tions for TCM cosmetics in China were primarily analyzed. Suggestions on the future development of TCM cosmetics were given, and it was pointed out that it should pay more attention to intellectual property protection, as well as in- heriting TCM theory, only then TCM cosmetics can get an edge over the competition at home and abroad.
文摘Traditional Chinese Medicine originated from the application of herbs and other natural materials. Since Tang Dynasty, there are two mainstreams during the development of TCM: folk TCM and classic TCM. Without any support from the government, folk TCM got fade away. However, during Qing Dynasty, Zhao Xuemin collected a large amount of folk prescriptions which were called zoufang and edited into Chuanya Neibian and Chuanya Waibian. Zhou Xuemin was respected as a celebrated medical scientist of Qing Dynasty due to his great contribution.
