National Basic Medical Insurance Drug Interpretation - Traditional Chinese Medicine Volume: Traditional Chinese Medicine Volume

Author: Medical Insurance Department of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security
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Publishing Date: 2002-03-01
Features: Based on the "National Basic Medical Insurance Drug Catalog" announced by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security on May 25, 2000, this book provides a comprehensive explanation and description of traditional Chinese medicine (including ethnic medicine) and Chinese herbal decoctions included in the catalog. By integrating ancient and modern TCM medical books and the experiences of famous TCM practitioners, the book interprets 575 traditional Chinese medicine preparations and 47 ethnic medicines listed in the catalog. In addition to introducing basic knowledge such as prescriptions, characteristics, specifications, functions, indications, usage, and precautions, it also comprehensively presents each medicine's prescription sources, ingredient composition and compatibility principles, modern research on prescriptions, Western medicine conditions that fit the drug's indications, adverse reactions, and clinical applications in the "Brief Tips" format. The book also explains Chinese herbal decoctions and medicinal materials that are not covered by basic medical insurance when used alone or in combination, as well as those that are not reimbursed when used alone, from aspects such as properties, flavors, meridian tropism, functions, indications, usage, and brief tips. This book has a novel concept, rich content, and high reference value for rational drug use. It can serve as a reference for clinical TCM and Western medicine practitioners, TCM pharmacists, TCM and herbology students and teachers, patients, and TCM researchers.