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KMID : 0861120110150030153
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Korean Journal of Oriental Preventive Medicine
2011 Volume.15 No. 3 p.153 ~ p.162
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Microbial detection on pill types of herbal medicine in South Korea
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Ko Gwang-Pyo
Shin Heon-Tae
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study has aimed to monitor microbial detection on pill types of herbal medicine
which are circulating in markets including Oriental Medical Clinics(O.M.C.s) and Pharmacy in Korea.
Methods: 10 different samples of O.M.Cs and 10 different samples of Pharmacy were investigated by
culture method and non-culture method based on the 9th edition of microbial examination released by
Korea Food & Drug Administration.
Results: The total microbial count among each 10 samples were detected within the limit suggested by
WHO. 2 samples of O.M.C.s and 1 samples of Pharmacy exceeded WHO’s limit in fungi count. No
samples exceeded WHO’s limit in bacteria count. Most bacteria founded in samples were the phylum of
Firmicutes and Proteobacteria which are common in soil by non-culture method.
Conclusion: Further study should be followed to set up proper microbial limit of herbal materials
including pill types.
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KEYWORD
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Microbial detection, Herbal medicine, Pill, Herbal medicine safety
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