What are the FDA V.I.P. Herbs?
In the United States, the FDA has always been concerned about the admission of Chinese herbal medicines. As an important component of Chinese medicine, Chinese herbal medicines have always been widely recognized. Under the supervision of the FDA, which Chinese herbal medicines are allowed to be imported?
First of all, we need to understand what is V.I. Accreditation. V.I. refers to the fact that Chinese herbal medicines legally sold in the U.S. market must be approved by the FDA and meet a series of standards and regulations. These standards and regulations cover everything from the cultivation of raw materials to the processing of herbs to ensure the safety, efficacy and quality of the products.
Ginseng is one of the most well-known Chinese herbs imported by Vantage Point. Ginseng, as a valuable traditional Chinese medicine, is also popular in the US market. It is widely used in Chinese medicine and healthcare products for its effects of tonifying the vital energy and blood, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and calming the nerves. Moreover, the U.S. FDA has very stringent requirements for ginseng's V.I.C.A., from the planting and harvesting of raw materials to the processing of the product, to ensure the quality and safety of the product.
Apart from ginseng, musk is also one of the Chinese medicinal herbs that V.I.P. is allowed to use. Musk, as a precious animal-based Chinese herb, is known to warm the yang qi, relax the tendons and muscles, open the orifices and awaken the brain, and is commonly used in the treatment of stroke and paralysis, insomnia and forgetfulness. However, due to the strict restrictions on the source and manufacturing process of musk, it is not easy to obtain FDA approval in the U.S. market.
In addition, Chinese herbs such as Ligusticum chuanxiong, Angelica sinensis and wolfberry are also representatives of the V.I. Standard Entry. Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong is known for activating blood circulation, removing blood stasis and relieving menstrual pain, and is often used to treat menstrual pain and bruises; Angelica sinensis is famous for activating blood circulation and regulating menstruation, moisturizing dryness and relieving pain, and is often used to treat women's menstrual disorders and menstrual pain; and Chinese wolfberries are famous for tonifying the liver and kidneys and brightening the eyes to benefit the qi, and is often used to regulate the symptoms of liver and kidney deficiencies and dryness of the eyes. These herbs are also widely used in the U.S. market, and their quality and safety have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Generally speaking, the U.S. FDA's Maintenance of Access to Chinese Herbal Medicines (Materia Medica) covers a wide range of categories, from animal and plant herbs to mineral herbs. These herbs not only have a wide range of application value, but are also an important part of Chinese medicine culture. The U.S. FDA's regulation and approval of these herbs provides more protection for consumers and also promotes the development and application of Chinese herbal medicines in the international market.
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