Author(s)

Jasper Hoi Chun Luong¹, Zisis Kozlakidis², Io Hong Cheong^3*, Hui Wang³

Affiliation(s)

¹Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver V6T 1Z4, British Columbia, Canada.

²International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization, Lyon 69366, France.

³State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Centre for Single-Cell Omics, School of Public Health,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China.

Corresponding Author

Io Hong Cheong

ABSTRACT

This article examines the historical and contemporary role of alcoholic beverages, particularly Baijiu, within Chinese traditional medicine. While historically used as a solvent to extract active compounds from medicinal herbs, modern scientific inquiry has increasingly focused on the health implications of its consumption. Research highlights significant risks associated with excessive intake, including liver damage and addiction, alongside its deep-rooted cultural and social significance. The conclusion emphasizes the need to balance cultural heritage with public health awareness, advocating for informed consumption practices and further scientific study to navigate this complex relationship.

KEYWORDS

Alcohol consumption; Public health; Standards

CITE THIS PAPER

Jasper Hoi Chun Luong, Zisis Kozlakidis, Io Hong Cheong, Hui Wang. History of alcoholic beverages use in traditional medicine in China. Journal of Biotechnology and Food Science. 2025, 2(1): 33-36. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/jbfs3007.

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