Herbal medicine bio industry strategy based on the historical topography of Jecheon city

제천 한약재의 역사에 기반한 한방산업 전략

Revising 11 historical topography of Jecheon city we could notice that this territory was traditionally producing high quality medicinal plants. This view is supported as it was tributed to the King. Production of medicinal plants continue these days, Jecheon being one of the largest production of medicinal plants in Korea. Abundant production of diverse medicinal plants of high quality seems to be linked with the soil, climate and environmental characteristics unique of Jecheon. Therefore we propose to develop new type of herbal medicin drugs like Gobang(膏方) which could distinguish from other places. Gobang matchs well to the requirement of current days being convenient to carry and of good taste. Also is appropriate to treat chronic diseases. Its primordial abundant herbal medicines of high quality for the development of Gobang where Jecheon can provide.