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5.5 Good Collection Practices for Medicinal Plants 91
Table 5.3 Examples of plant parts and harvesting timing.
Sr. No Plant part Time of collection Examples
1 Seed After maturity, washed and freed from pulp Nux Vomica, Cocoa.
2 Fruit Ripe, half ripe or fully mature Coriander, Dill, Bael.
3 Resin Immediately after oozing from plant, in dry weather Balsam of Peru, Balsum of Tolu.
4 Gum After oozing, when it dries or hardens, in dry weather Acacia, Tragacanth
5 Latex After oozing out, after coagulation Papaya, Opium.
6 Heartwood After maturation Sandal wood.
7 Pod After maturation Senna
During the harvest phase, meticulous attention must be devoted to preventing the incorporation of foreign organic and inorganic matter, weeds, or poisonous plants into the harvested medicinal herbs. The harvesting of medicinal plants should be executed in optimal conditions, with a deliberate avoidance of dew, rainfall, or excessively high dampness. Maintenance of cutting devices, harvesters, and other machinery necessitates keeping them in a clean and uncontaminated condition. These tools should be stored in a dry facility that is devoid of insects, rodents, birds, and other pests. Additionally, the storage area should be inaccessible to livestock and domestic animals. Direct interaction between harvested plants and soil should be averted to prevent contamination.
When harvesting medicinal plants that utilize under ground parts like roots, it is essential to promptly remove any adhering soil from the plant materials. During trans­portation to the processing unit, it is crucial to expedite the process using clean containers and ensuring dry condi­tions. Special attention should be given to preventing physical damage or compaction of the raw materials of medicinal herbs. Such issues may arise, for example, due to excessive filling or the stacking of sacks or bags, poten tially leading to composting or a reduction in quality. Identifying and discarding decaying medicinal herbal materials during harvest, post-harvest scrutiny, and pro­cessing is imperative to mitigate the consequence of microbial contamination and the subsequent deteriora­tion of product property.

5.5 Good Collection Practices for Medicinal Plants

This segment outlines comprehensive approaches and fun­damental processes for the small- and large-scale gathering of fresh medicinal herbs. The primary emphasis is on methodologies designed to ensure the prolonged viability of natural populations and their associated ecosystems.
Plans for the management of collection must explain sus­tainable harvesting thresholds and specify suitable meth­ods tailored to each medicinal plant species and the specific plant component under consideration, whether it be roots, leaves, fruits, and so forth [8].

5.5.1 Collection Permissions

In certain nations, it is essential to secure collection per­mits and other official documentation from governmental bodies and landowners before gathering plants from their natural habitats. It is advisable to refer to and comply with national legislation, including the examination and adher ence to national “red” listed plants. In order to export medicinal plant materials from the nation of origin, it is
­imperative to obtain several essential documents. These
include export permits, phytosanitary certificates, permits from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) for both export and import, re-export certificates for CITES, and any addi tional permits mandated by the relevant authorities.

5.5.2 Technical Planning

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Prior to commencing the collection process, it is essential to assess the geographic dissemination and population inten­sity of the targeted medicinal plant species. Consideration should include the closeness of the field from the home base and the quality of available target plants. Crucial details about the targeted species, including taxonomy, distribution, phenology, genetic diversity, reproductive biology, and eth nobotany, must be collected. Additionally, data pertaining to the topography, geology, soils, climate, vegetation, and other environmental conditions of potential collection sites should be compiled and incorporated into the collection plan. Botanical notes and other taxonomic recognition aids prove valuable at collection sites, especially when encountering
related or unrelated species with similar morphological appearances. It is also beneficial to have photograph copies
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and other images of the targeted medicinal herb sourced from standard books and herbarium, as well as ethnographic information such as common or local names of the target species and plant parts. These resources are particularly use­ful in the field, specifically for inexperienced workers. Furthermore, comprehensive training is essential for collec­tion teams to ensure proficiency in appropriate collection techniques. These teams hold the responsibility of conserv­ing and managing the desired medicinal plant species in their natural habitat.

5.5.3 Social and Ecological Impact

Examining the impact of field collection on local commu­nities is essential, and there is a continuous need for moni­toring the ecological consequences. Ensuring the resilience of the natural habitat and maintaining viable populations of the targeted species within the collection region remains of utmost significance. This critical analysis delves into the repercussions of field collection, emphasizing the ongoing importance of ecological monitoring and the preservation of the natural habitat to sustain the populations of the spe­cies being targeted.
To ensure the best results, various methods are employed to process each individual herb. The processing of plant­based ingredients involves multiple stages that the raw drug undergoes after harvest. These stages can be catego­rized into primary processing and secondary processing and can be further classified as mentioned below [9, 10]:
Primary processing: it is simple processing used for sort-
ing of herbal drugs using the following process:
1. Garbling
2. Washing
3. Parboiling
4. Leaching
5. Drying
Secondary processing: this process includes refining and purifying plant materials. It enhances the value of the raw plant material and ensures that the final product meets quality, safety, and effectiveness standards.
1. Cutting/sectioning
2. Aging/sweating
3. Baking/roasting
4. Boiling/steaming
5. Stir frying etc.

5.5.4 Selection of Medicinal Plants for Collection

While selecting the specific plant species or botanical vari­eties for collection, it is advisable to adhere to the guide­lines outlined in the national pharmacopoeia or those recommended by reputable national authorities within the user’s country. In the case of newly introduced medici­nal plants, it is essential to identify and document the cho­sen species or botanical variety by referencing the source material used or described in traditional medicine from their native regions. For individuals engaged in collecting or producing medicinal plant materials and herbal medi­cines, it is strongly recommended to create botanical spec­imens and submit them to regional or national herbaria for authentication. It is suggested to retain voucher speci­mens for a suitable duration under appropriate conditions and record the taxonomist name or other authorities who provided the botanical authentication. In case the medici­nal plant is unfamiliar to the community, document and maintain records of its botanical identity.

5.6 Processing of Medicinal Plants

The complete transformation of raw materials, starting from their initial state in the field and culminating in the final product, constitutes the processing of medicinal plants. This complex process comprises a series of steps that vary depending on the unique properties of each herb.

5.6.1 Primary Processing

Garbling: It is crucial for maintaining quality standards in the herbal industry. It involves the systematic sorting and selection of dried plant material to eliminate impurities, foreign matter, or undesired plant parts, ensuring the purity and quality of the final product. The process includes removing extraneous materials like twigs, stones, or con­taminants to meet regulatory requirements and consumer expectations. Garbling employs procedures such as visual inspection, sieving, and sometimes mechanical equipment to achieve standardized and pure herbal material [11].
Washing: It is the essential step following garbling, help­ing to clean the raw material and remove any remnants of soil, dirt, and additional impurities present on the surface.
Parboiling: The parboiling process, consisting of immers­ing certain herbal raw materials in boiling water, brings about several advantages. This procedure serves a dual function, ensuring the preservation of the raw material by preventing insect infestation and fungal contamination, as well as playing a vital role in subsequent processing by aid­ing in the elimination of persistent impurities and outer coatings from the raw materials. Through this dual-func­tion process, the overall cleanliness and readiness of the material for subsequent stages in the processing chain are enhanced.
Leaching: Leaching is a process where some impurities are eliminated by exposing the plant material to flowing water. Nevertheless, it is crucial to regulate the leaching
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duration to avoid the depletion of the chemical constitu­ents inherent in the medicinal plant. This step is crucial in ensuring that impurities are effectively removed while pre­serving the valuable components of the plant material.
Drying: The drying of plant material is an essential stage in the preparation of herbal products. After the raw plant material has been harvested, cleaned, and possibly sub­jected to additional initial processing stages, it is essential to remove excess moisture to improve its stability and prevent microbial growth. Air-drying, sun-drying, oven­drying, and freeze-drying are among the most common techniques for dehydrating plant materials. The selection of a drying method is frequently influenced by variables such as the type of plant material, the local climate, and the intended qualities of the final product.
Proper drying is required to prevent the decomposition of active constituents and preserve the botanical material’s overall quality. During the dehydrating process, excessive heat must be avoided to prevent the loss of volatile com­pounds and other bioactive components. Additionally, dry­ing time is a crucial factor to consider. It must be long enough to accomplish the desired moisture content for storage and subsequent processing, but not so long as to compromise the therapeutic properties of the plant.

5.6.2 Secondary Processing

Secondary processing varies among different herbs, contin­gent upon the specific nature of active ingredients and therapeutic properties inherent in each. This stage encom­passes various techniques, including the elimination of foreign materials, microbial infestation prevention, aug­mentation of drug effectiveness, mitigation of toxicity, and extraction utilizing appropriate solvents. Additionally, it encompasses procedures, such as concentrate formation and the drying of extracts.
5.6.2.1 Cutting/sectioning
After drying, herbal materials are chopped and sectioned for storage and extraction. The preparation of either a coarse or fine powder is determined by the specific portion of the plant and the extraction techniques applied.
5.6.2.2 Aging/sweating
The aging process involves preserving raw materials after harvesting for a predetermined duration, typically up to a year, either in the sun or in the shade. During this period, excessive water evaporates, and enzymatic reactions might transpire, inducing alterations in the chemical composi­tion of the herbal material. To illustrate, cascara bark requires aging for a minimum of one year before incorpo­ration into therapeutic formulations to alleviate its poten­tial irritant effects.
The process of sweating involves exposing herbal materi­als to elevated temperatures ranging from 45 to 65°C, cou­pled with high moisture, for a duration spanning from a week to several months. In this phase, plant materials are thoughtfully layered between blankets (woolen or alterna­tive types of fabric). The aging process is recognized as a hydrolytic and oxidative mechanism, wherein certain chemical constituents within the herbs undergo hydrolysis or oxidation. For instance, vanilla beans undergo a sweating process, confined between woolen blankets, lasting approx­imately two months. Throughout this period, the beans experience a weight loss of up to 80%, concurrently acquir­ing a distinctive and desirable color and aroma.
5.6.2.3 Baking/roasting
It involves subjecting herbal material to a heating process in ovens, with the temperature and duration of baking or roasting varying according to the specific herbal material. This is continued until the drug attains a distinct colora­tion; for instance, nutmeg and tobacco leaves are roasted until they achieve a yellowish-brown hue.
5.6.2.4 Boiling/steaming
In the boiling procedure, the medicinal substance under­goes immersion in a liquid solvent like water, vinegar, wine, milk, or even animal urine. As an example, the rhi­zome of Acorus calamus is boiled in cow’s urine to enhance its anticonvulsant properties.
The steaming method involves subjecting herbal compo­nents to steam through a steamer, resulting in the creation of a moist texture. As an example, Polygonum multiflorum roots undergo steaming in the presence of a decoction made from black beans to enhance their tonic effects.
5.6.2.5 Stir-frying
During this method, plant materials are kept in a vessel or frying pan and heated. They are then stirred or tossed over and over for a certain amount of time, until the out­side color changes, which can range from charring to carbonization. The medicine may be mixed with things like sand, talc, or clay to make sure it heats evenly. For example, honey can be added to the stir-frying of liquo­rice stems and rhizomes.

5.7 Storage and Packaging

Proper storage facilities for medicinal materials necessitate well-ventilated, dry environments shielded from light. When deemed necessary, these facilities should be equipped with air-conditioning and humidity control sys­tems, along with measures to safeguard against rodents and insects. The flooring should be neat, devoid of cracks,
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and easy to maintain cleanliness. Storage on shelves is recommended, ensuring an adequate distance between the medicinal materials and the walls, while proactive measures should be implemented to prevent potential pest infestations.
It is advisable to store dried medicinal crude drugs, herbs, and volatile oils in a facility that is both dry and well­ventilated. This ensures stability by minimizing daily temperature fluctuations and facilitating proper aeration. On the other hand, fresh medicinal herbs should be stored at optimal low temperatures, preferably between 2–8°C, whereas frozen products require storage at temperatures lower than –20°C.
Medicinal plant materials that have undergone processing must be appropriately packaged using clean, dry containers, such as boxes, sacks, or bags. This should be done in accordance with established standard operating procedures and must comply with the regulations set forth by both the producing entity and the relevant national or regional authorities in the end-user countries.
Packaging materials must adhere to stringent criteria to ensure the integrity of medicinal plant materials. They should be non-polluting, clean, dry, and free from any damage, meeting the specified quality standards for the respective medicinal plants. For delicate medicinal plant materials, it is recommended to utilize rigid containers

5.8 Sample Record for Cultivated Medicinal Plants

Sample records for cultivated medicinal plants are crucial for understanding their chemical composition, biological activities, and potential therapeutic uses. These records,
gathered from sources like scientific literature, databases, and experimental studies, should include details such as the presence of essential oils, terpenoids, flavonoids, and other secondary metabolites. Techniques like GC-MS, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy help analyze this chemical composition. Additionally, these records should docu­ment the plant’s biological activities, like antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties, which can be assessed through both lab exper­iments and traditional knowledge. It’s also important to consider geographical variations, influenced by factors like temperature and humidity, which affect the plant’s composition and activities. Quality control measures, including species identification, sample collection, stor­age, and analysis, ensure accuracy. Ultimately, these records help uncover the potential medicinal uses of plants, aiding in drug development and therapeutic agent discovery [8].
Identification of cultivated medicinal plants follows WHO GACP guidelines [8], ensuring accurate species rec­ognition and adherence to quality standards for cultiva­tion. Compliance with GACP guidelines ensures the integrity and efficacy of cultivated medicinal plants for therapeutic use. This process involves rigorous botanical verification, including morphological and genetic identifi­cation, to guarantee plant authenticity and potency. GACP guidelines also emphasize proper documentation of plant sources, growth conditions, and harvesting techniques to maintain consistency and traceability in medicinal plant cultivation, as given below and in Table 5.4.
Additional remarks and suggestions: If necessary, docu­ment supplementary information or specific observations on a separate sheet of paper.
Table 5.4 An overview of the growing conditions for plants. Year __________
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Sunlight duration (in hours)
Daytime average temperature (oC)
Average temperature at
o
night (
C)
Normal rain (mm)
Plant growth (cm.)
Plant thickness (cm)
Condition of flower buds
Calyx structure
Pest destruction
Type of disease
Herbicide used
5.8 Sample Record for Cultivated Medicinal Plants 95
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Pesticide used
Branching density
Digging
Type of irrigation
Temperature
Speed of air
Drought
Plant part yield per plant
Record of cultivated medicinal herbs
Botanical name (identification up to species): ____________________________________
Regional name: _____________________________________________________________
English/ Commercial name (if available) _________________________________________
Part of plant to be collection: ________________________________________________
Harvest code no. (if any): ____________________________________________________
Record of geographical site utilized for cultivation of medicinal herbs
Location of cultivation site: _______________________________________________
Zone/State/Nation: ______________________________________________________
Record of grower
Growers Name: ___________________________________________________________
Communication details: _______________________________________________________
Propagation date: _________________________________________
Harvesting date: ___________________________________________
Record of propagation materials
Source of propagating material: _________________________________________________
Description of the of propagating material: ________________________________________
Available in mercantile market (circle): yes / no
If available, Breed name: ______________________ Traders name: ___________________
Record of cultivation
Method of propagation materials establishment (circle): direct seed sowing / transplants
First propagation date: _____________________________ Percentage success:__________________________________
Re-propagation date:_______________________________ Percentage success:__________________________________
Distance between rows (cm):________________________ Distance between plants (cm):_________________________
Size of planted area (m2):___________________________ Number of plants per unit area:________________________
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Crop rotation followed:
Soil type: Percent clay _________________ Percent sand _________________ Percent silt _________________
Percent organic staple ____________________________ % Others (if any) __________________________
Soil pH__________________________________________ Soil fertility:good / poor
Retention of moisture in soil: good / poor______________ Effluence of Soil: good / poor
Artificial irrigation facility: yes / no___________________ Land (circle): plain / inclined
Irrigation type: Inudate / channel / sprinkler / drip
Water source: Tap water/pond/ river/ well / any other, Specify: _______
Water quality: Good / bad
Explanation:
Salinity of water (circle): Low / high
Name of neighboring plants:
Insects on adjoining plants (if any): Aphids/caterpillars/locust/other if any, specify:_____
Agrochemicals
Fertilizer applied before propagation: Farmyard manure / chemical
Name:_________________________________________ Technique
Time/date (dd/mm/yyyy):_________________________ Quantity used
Herbicides applied before propagation:
Name:_________________________________________ Technique
Time/date (dd/mm/yyyy):_________________________ Quantity used
Herbicides used after propagation
Name:_________________________________________ Technique
Time/date (dd/mm/yyyy): _________________________ Quantity used
Pesticides used:
Name:_________________________________________ Technique
Time/date (d/m/y):______________________________ Quantity used
Harvest/Collection
Collection date: _________________________________ Time of day:
Plant and environmental conditions:________________ Technique:
Crop yield:
Atypical events that could impact quality
(Adverse climatic conditions, encounters with toxic substances, infestations of pests, etc.):
5.9 Voluntary Certification Scheme for Medicinal Plant Produce in Indian Scenario 97

5.9 Voluntary Certification Scheme for Medicinal Plant Produce in Indian Scenario

The Voluntary Certification Scheme for Medicinal Plant Produce (VCSMPP) is a certificate that ensures fairness for evaluation and certification of medicinal herbs. The objec­tive of this practice is to ensure that individuals engaged in cultivating plants on agricultural lands or harvesting them from natural habitats adhere to specific regulations and maintain a consistent approach. The certification process defines the requisite documentation necessary for the issu­ance of certificates related to medicinal plants. The National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB), in collaboration with the Quality Council of India (QCI), issues a certificate based on two sets of good practices: GAP for plants grown on farms and Good Field Collection Practices (GFCP) for those collected from the wild, even if they go through a middleman like a trader. The scheme would benefit every­one involved in the production and use of herbs, including cultivators, traders, users, and consumers. It would ensure a supply of high-quality raw materials for the AYUSH industry, which would lead to better-quality herbal prod­ucts for consumers. There are four different ways that peo­ple who grow, collect, or trade medicinal plants can get certified.
a) A producer or collector requests for certification on an
individual basis and receives it for their produce.
b) A producer/collector collective asks for certification as
a group, and the group is granted certification as a legal entity.
c) The individual farmer might choose the lot-wise certi-
fication model based on GAP, in which case he or she obtains a certificate of compliance for a quantity of produce that is submitted for inspection to an author­ized certifying authority.
d) A middleman, such as a trader, requests certification
of the certified medicinal plant production to be used as a supply in the market or as a manufacturer or pro­cessor of AYUSH products.

5.9.1 Certification Process: For individual farmer/collector

The prospective applicant shall apply to the Certification Bodies (CBs) on the application form prescribed and pro­vide the minimum information on:
a. The name and address of the applicant along with con-
tact details
b. Proof of legal entity
c. Location and total land held at location d. Whether land is held under ownership or lease e. Produce being handled f. Relevant certification criteria GAP/GFCP under which
certification is sought
g. Produce a handling area h. Number and competence of manpower i. Annual area under cultivation/collection j. Covered medicinal produces area-wise within the
annual area
k. Since when the area is under the medicinal plants l. Any registration with government department (like
State Medicinal Plant Board, etc.)
• CBs will analyze the application to ensure it is
adequate, and any flaws found will be notified to the applicant within the allotted period after the application is received.
• For both internal and external evaluation, control
criteria and a compliance checklist based on the relevant standards shall be employed. Pre­assessment is optional but is recommended.
• Within three months of registering an application, an
initial assessment of the applicant’s products and processes at their site must be carried out; harvest time is the best time to do this evaluation.
• A representative produce shall be taken for testing in a
separate laboratory for testing against contaminants (heavy metals, aflatoxins, and pesticide residues) and TLC profiling for species if needed. The maximum allowed limits are given in Table 5.5.
• All three of the GAP/GFCP standard’s compliance
criteria – critical, major, and minor – must be met by a grower. The requirements for plants included in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API), Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India (HPI), Unani Pharmacopoeia of India (UPI), and other pertinent standard official texts are in addition to these needs.
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The following criteria will be used to determine the
compliance level:
a. Critical – All applicable critical control points
must be completely in compliance.
b. Major – All major control points must be observed to
be in 90% compliance.
c. Minor – All relevant minor control points must be
at least 75% compliant.
d. The product should be in compliance with major
contaminants.
e. TLC profile analysis, if required. f. If necessary, testing in accordance with API/HPI,
etc.
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Table 5.5 Permissible Levels of Contaminants Under GAP And GFCP.
Heavy metals
Sr. No Parameters Permissible limits
1 Lead (Pb) 10 ppm
2 Cadmium (Cd) 0.3 ppm
3 Arsenic (As) 3 ppm
4 Mercury (Hg) 1 ppm
Aflatoxins
5 B1 0.5 ppm
6 G1 0.5 ppm
7 B2 0.1 ppm
8 G2 0.1 ppm
Microbial contamination
10 Salmonella sp./g Absent
11 Pseudomonas aeruginosa/g Absent
12 E. coli/g Absent
13 Total microbial plate count (TPC) 10
5
14 Total yeast and moulds 103/g
/g
Pesticide Residue
Substance Limit (mg/kg)
Alachlor 0.02
Aldrin and Dieldrin (sum of) 0.05
Azinphos-methyl 1.0
Bromopropylate 3.0
Chlordane (sum of cis-, trans - and Oxythlordane) 0.05
Chlorfenvinphos 0.5
Chlorpyrifos 0.2
Chlorpyrifos-methyl 0.1
Cypermethrin (and isomers) 1.0
DDT (sum of p, p-’DDT, o, p-’DDT, p, p-’DDE and p,p-’TDE 1.0
Deltamethrin 0.5
Dichlorvos 1.0
Dithiocarbamates (as CS2) 2.0
Endosulfan (sum of isomers and Endosulfan sulphate) 3.0
Endrin 0.05
Ethion 2.0
Fenitrothion 0.5
Fenvalerate 1.5
Fonofos 0.05
Heptachlor (sum of Heptachlor and Heptachlorepoxide) 0.05
Hexachlorobenzene 0.1
Hexachlorocyclohexane isomers (other than γ) 0.3
Lindane (γ-Hexachlorocyclohexane) 0.6
Malathion 1.0
Methidathion 0.2
Parathion 0.5
Parathion-methyl 0.2
Permethrin 1.0
Phosalone 0.1
Piperonyl butoxide 3.0
Pirimiphos-methyl 4.0
Pyrethrins (sum of) 3.0
Quintozene (sum of quintozene, pentachloroaniline and methyl pentachlorophenyl sulphide)
1.0
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• Upon compliance of all standards and satisfactory
resolution of critical control points, which are catego­rized as critical, major, and minor, CBs shall grant certificates.
• The certified sites will have their surveillance evalu-
ated at least once a year, with a maximum of one year between inspections. The raw material samples of approved traders must be purchased from the market­place or obtained from buyers. They then need to be examined in independent labs to make sure they meet the certification criteria. Fifty percent samples should be from market (Website: https://nabcb.qci.org.in/ pcb/). [12]
In order to apply for group certification, it is necessary to have a producer/collector group, which must be a legally recognized business. Individual farmers can choose the lot­wise certification model based on GAP, wherein they obtain a certificate of conformity for the produce lot they submit to the approved certification body for inspection. In an alterna­tive approach, an intermediary entity, like a trader, has the option to seek certification for the approved medicinal plant yield. This certification is sought for the proper storage of the produce, either for market distribution or for supplying to manufacturers/processors engaged in the production of AYUSH products. The information is available on the web­site of the Quality Council of India. (https://qcin.org/ck­docs/1586972217.6.%20Certification%20Process_ version%20II_Sep_2017.pdf)

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