21/30393771 DC

This standard 21/30393771 DC BS ISO 23972. Traditional Chinese Medicine. Zingiber officinale rhizome is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.120.10 Medicaments

This document specifies the quality and safety requirements of Zingiber officinale rhizome derived from the plant Zingiber officinale Roscoe, included the minimum requirements and test methods.

It applies to Zingiber officinale rhizome that are sold and used as natural medicines in international trade, including Chinese materia medica (whole medicinal materials) and decoction pieces derived from this plant. It is not applicable to Zingiber officinale rhizome sold and used as spices.