Author(s)

Jasper Hoi Chun Luong¹, Zisis Kozlakidis², Io Hong Cheong^3,4*, Hui Wang³

Affiliation(s)

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

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

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

⁴Hainan International Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone, Qionghai 571400, Hainan, China.

Corresponding Author

Io Hong Cheong

ABSTRACT

This paper examines the traditional context of alcoholic beverages like Baijiu in Chinese medicine, where they have historically functioned as a medium for herbal preparations. Contemporary scientific inquiry has directed attention toward understanding the health implications of alcohol consumption. A proposed "dual-activation" brewing theory, which suggests a potential method for influencing physiological responses to alcohol, is presented as a subject for further scientific validation. The review identifies several methodological considerations for future research, including the need to investigate specific biochemical pathways and to verify preliminary findings through population-level studies. The establishment of standardized analytical frameworks is also noted. The conclusion suggests that further evidence-based methodologies would contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of this traditional practice within its contemporary context.

KEYWORDS

Alcohol consumption; Public health; Standards

CITE THIS PAPER

Jasper Hoi Chun Luong, Zisis Kozlakidis, Io Hong Cheong, Hui Wang. Overview of traditional medicinal alcoholic beverage consumption in China. Chemical Innovation & Technology. 2025, 2(1): 38-41. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/cit3007.

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