Toxic Traditional Chinese Medicine: Clinical Essentials

Author: Gao Luruwen
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book is a work introducing the rational application of commonly used toxic traditional Chinese medicines. It is divided into two parts. The first part discusses various issues such as the concept of toxic traditional Chinese medicines, toxicity evaluation, rational application, adverse reactions, and rescue measures, incorporating the author's research insights, experiences, and new perspectives. The second part is divided into three chapters—Plant Medicine, Animal Medicine, and Mineral Medicine—providing detailed introductions to 121 toxic traditional Chinese medicines. Each chapter is categorized based on the main active components of the medicines. For each medicine, the following information is included: alias, original source, origin, collection, processing, nature and flavor, meridian tropism, functions and indications, clinical applications, dosage and administration, contraindications, pharmacological effects, toxicity, adverse reactions, rescue measures, and remarks. The author extensively gathers literature and draws from various sources. For medicines with confusing names and varieties, a comprehensive review is conducted to clarify and standardize them. For issues such as the relationship between origin, processing, and efficacy, as well as dosage and contraindications, multiple studies are referenced to determine the facts. In clinical applications, particular emphasis is placed on introducing the methods and unique efficacy of toxic traditional Chinese medicines in treating difficult and incurable diseases. The descriptions of adverse reactions and their management are supported by both literature evidence and the author's years of clinical experience. At the end of the book, appendices on traditional Chinese medicine compatibility, pregnancy contraindications, and a conversion table for units of measure are provided, along with indexes such as Pinyin, stroke order, functions, Latin names, and English names of toxic traditional Chinese medicines, making it very convenient for readers to check and reference.