The application of artificial intelligence technology in the field of Chinese herbal medicine

Abstract

Chinese herbal medicine is a precious legacy of traditional Chinese medicine with a long history. With the progress of science and technology, artificial intelligence has emerged as a transformative force. It can replace the role of traditional production line workers, and provide us with more economical solutions, more accurate data, more environmentally friendly products and easier operation. This paper aims to systematically summarize the application of artificial intelligence technology in the research, production and clinical application of traditional Chinese herbal medicine.

Keywords

Chinese herbal medicine / artifical intelligence / application

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