Illustrated Dictionary of Authenticity for Chinese Medicinal Materials[1]: Volume on Common and Expensive Medicinal Materials, Imported Medicinal Materials

Author: Institute for the Control of Pharmaceutical and Biological Products, Guangdong Institute for Drug Control
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: Chinese medicine is a precious cultural heritage of China and a gem in the world's medical treasury. For thousands of years, it has played a vital role in the prosperity of the Chinese nation and has made and continues to make significant contributions to preventing and treating diseases in humanity. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an essential component of Chinese medicine. The quality and authenticity of TCM materials directly affect the efficacy of TCM treatments, public health, and even life safety, as well as the development of the TCM industry. The book Illustrated Dictionary of Authentic and Counterfeit TCM Materials is intended to include over 5,000 commonly used TCM materials, including genuine, non-genuine, and counterfeit varieties, and will be published in four volumes: Volume I (Common and Precious TCM Materials and Imported Medicinal Materials), Volume II (Common Root and Rhizome TCM Materials), Volume III (Common Seed and Fruit TCM Materials), and Volume IV (Flowers, Whole Herbs, Barks, Vines, Woods, Animal Products, Minerals, and Others). The book features reliable identifications, clear comparisons between authentic and counterfeit materials, comprehensive coverage, and rich content. The color illustrations are all captured using high-quality reversal film, resulting in sharp, three-dimensional images with no shadows, accurate colors, and precise details. The representative TCM materials presented are well-chosen, with complete identification features and highlighted key points. The accompanying text is concise, easy to understand, and well-illustrated, making the book highly scientific and practical.