Common Chinese Herbal Medicine Identification and Application Color Atlas 2

Author: Liu Jizhu, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2002-02-01
Features: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a splendid crystallization of the excellent culture of the Chinese nation. Over thousands of years, it has accumulated rich experience in disease prevention and treatment, still demonstrating significant clinical advantages. Its outstanding efficacy has attracted worldwide attention, becoming another medical and healthcare system on par with Western medicine. The authenticity and quality of Chinese herbal medicine are closely related to its clinical efficacy and safety. To ensure the safety and effectiveness of Chinese herbal medicine, it is essential to first guarantee the correct identification of its source. This book is a compilation of the authors' experiences over the years in field herb collection, teaching, and TCM identification teaching, as well as photographs of the original plants taken by the author and references from various books. This atlas includes 132 Chinese herbal medicines from southern China, including 29 species of roots and rhizomes, 33 species of stems, woods, bark, and leaves, 8 species of flowers, 15 species of fruits and seeds, and 47 species of whole herbs. It features over 130 color photographs. Each plant medicine is accompanied by its common aliases, the source of the original plant, its main identifying features, growth environment, main production areas, and methods of harvesting and processing.