Chinese Medicine Regulatory Office

Use Chinese herbal medicines safely

Take a LOOK
✘ too bright
✘ mould, damage by worms or vermins, discolouring

Sniff and SMELL
✘ pungent smell

Ensure
✔ to source from reputable suppliers
✔ to obtain quality documents (such as certificates of analysis)

Remember
✔ to adopt appropriate methods of storage

Use Chinese herbal medicines safely

Chinese Medicine Regulatory Office

www.cmro.gov.hk

Department of Health