Progress in the application of hyperspectral imaging technology in quality detection and in the modernization of Chinese herbal medicines

Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) technology integrates spectral analysis and image recognition with non-destructive and efficient advantages, and is widely used in the agriculture, geological exploration, military sectors, among others. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a long history of use in Chin...

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Main Authors: Yuting You, Lei Zhang, Zhuo Yu, Daqing Zhao, Xueyuan Bai, Wei Zhang
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fchem.2025.1620154/full
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description Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) technology integrates spectral analysis and image recognition with non-destructive and efficient advantages, and is widely used in the agriculture, geological exploration, military sectors, among others. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a long history of use in China, and to ensure the quality of TCM herbs, it is necessary to perform accurate quality assessments. It is also crucial to evaluate the active ingredients and changes in cultivation strategies and processing parameters over time. The use of HSI technology for the investigation of Chinese medicines has grown in importance, and recent advances in HSI have enabled the multi-dimensional non-destructive analyses of various components, origins, and growth statuses, thereby providing innovative solutions for modernization. This paper systematically reviews the application of HSI for detecting active ingredients, evaluating their quality, and recognizing the authenticity and species of Chinese herbal medicines. It clearly describes the limitations of hyperspectral technology in terms of data processing, emphasizes the importance of textural information, and suggests the application of HSI for large-scale detection.
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spelling doaj-art-9b14fa60c96d4e5f9ab6bab1f5e762672025-08-20T03:21:39ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Chemistry2296-26462025-06-011310.3389/fchem.2025.16201541620154Progress in the application of hyperspectral imaging technology in quality detection and in the modernization of Chinese herbal medicinesYuting You0Yuting You1Lei Zhang2Zhuo Yu3Daqing Zhao4Daqing Zhao5Xueyuan Bai6Xueyuan Bai7Wei Zhang8Wei Zhang9Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, ChinaNortheast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, ChinaResearch Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, ChinaNortheast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, ChinaResearch Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, ChinaNortheast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, ChinaResearch Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, ChinaNortheast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, ChinaResearch Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, ChinaNortheast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, ChinaHyperspectral imaging (HSI) technology integrates spectral analysis and image recognition with non-destructive and efficient advantages, and is widely used in the agriculture, geological exploration, military sectors, among others. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a long history of use in China, and to ensure the quality of TCM herbs, it is necessary to perform accurate quality assessments. It is also crucial to evaluate the active ingredients and changes in cultivation strategies and processing parameters over time. The use of HSI technology for the investigation of Chinese medicines has grown in importance, and recent advances in HSI have enabled the multi-dimensional non-destructive analyses of various components, origins, and growth statuses, thereby providing innovative solutions for modernization. This paper systematically reviews the application of HSI for detecting active ingredients, evaluating their quality, and recognizing the authenticity and species of Chinese herbal medicines. It clearly describes the limitations of hyperspectral technology in terms of data processing, emphasizes the importance of textural information, and suggests the application of HSI for large-scale detection.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fchem.2025.1620154/fullhyperspectral imagingnon-destructiveChinese herbal medicinequality evaluationclassification and identification
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Progress in the application of hyperspectral imaging technology in quality detection and in the modernization of Chinese herbal medicines
Frontiers in Chemistry
hyperspectral imaging
non-destructive
Chinese herbal medicine
quality evaluation
classification and identification
title Progress in the application of hyperspectral imaging technology in quality detection and in the modernization of Chinese herbal medicines
title_full Progress in the application of hyperspectral imaging technology in quality detection and in the modernization of Chinese herbal medicines
title_fullStr Progress in the application of hyperspectral imaging technology in quality detection and in the modernization of Chinese herbal medicines
title_full_unstemmed Progress in the application of hyperspectral imaging technology in quality detection and in the modernization of Chinese herbal medicines
title_short Progress in the application of hyperspectral imaging technology in quality detection and in the modernization of Chinese herbal medicines
title_sort progress in the application of hyperspectral imaging technology in quality detection and in the modernization of chinese herbal medicines
topic hyperspectral imaging
non-destructive
Chinese herbal medicine
quality evaluation
classification and identification
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fchem.2025.1620154/full
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