Pharmacopoeia Revised

Author: Wang Yi
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book still categorizes 296 herbs into four parts based on the four properties of traditional Chinese medicine (cold, hot, warm, and neutral). Each herb is explained through two sections: "Translation and Notes" and "Remarks." The "Translation and Notes" section primarily introduces the properties, flavors, meridian tropism, efficacy, main indications, dosage, and usage precautions of the herbs. The "Remarks" section focuses on referencing Chinese Herbal Medicine, which is compiled under the auspices of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Its main content includes the original plant source, production area, medicinal parts, origin of the herb name, common prescription names, clinical applications, and compatibility of the herbs. It aims to enable beginners to grasp the latest knowledge of commonly used traditional Chinese medicines more comprehensively and improve clinical efficacy.