Local pharmaceutical companies are working to modernize Dai ethnic medicine. Banna Pharmaceutical has produced five types of patented medicines and more since 2002. (Photo/ CGTN)
The company's general manager, Wang Jian, says Yunnan has listed Dai medicine as part of its medical insurance system, which means more people can choose it to cure disease. However, considering the complicated application process, it remains difficult for Dai medicine to reach a wider range of people. Wang is calling on authorities to give it a go-ahead to promote its growth.