A topical Glycine tabacina patch developed through a collaboration between a research team led by He Chengwei, associate professor in the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences and the State Key Laboratory of Mechanism and Quality of Chinese Medicine (SKL-MQCM) at the University of Macau (UM), and Macaufacture Medical Supplies Limited, “Macao Yat-Tiu-Gan”, has entered production and is now available in pharmacies across Macau.
The project is a strong example of deep industry-academia collaboration, combining UM’s research strengths with the company’s expertise in product manufacturing.
The UM team conducted systematic studies on the active components, pharmacological effects, and mechanisms of Glycine tabacina (a folk medicinal herb native to Fujian and Taiwan) extracts. These findings led to the successful development of the patch – designed to relieve joint and muscle pain in the neck, shoulders, lower back, and legs caused by prolonged sitting or physical activity, providing consumers with a safe, effective, and easy-to-use topical Chinese medicine product.
Looking ahead, the research team plans to develop more health products based on distinctive medicinal herbs, supporting the global reach of ‘R&D in Macau, Made in Macau’ Chinese medicine brands, according to UM.
The project received funding from the Industrial Transformation Special Project of SKL-MQCM and the Industry-University-Research Partnership Scheme of the Macao Science and Technology Development Fund.
Source and Image: UM
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