Original Chinese Herbal Medicine Illustrated Album -- Whole Plant (2)

Author: Zhao Xinxian, Chief Editor; Li Zexian, Sub-series Editor
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: This book is the full plant volume of Color Atlas of Chinese Medicinal Plants, featuring 140 species of medicinal plants, each accompanied by a color illustration for visual reference. The content includes:
① Chinese Name: Primarily based on names from classical medical texts throughout history.
② Alias: Common local names of the plant in different regions.
③ Source: The plant's family classification.
④ Morphology: Description of plant characteristics and growth periods.
⑤ Distribution: Native habitat and distribution of the plant.
⑥ Harvesting and Processing: Season of collection, methods, medicinal parts, and processing techniques.
⑦ Efficacy and Therapeutic Uses: Pharmacological effects, applicable conditions, and dosage (all adult dosages are provided; children's dosages should be adjusted accordingly). Toxic plants are clearly marked.
⑧ Folk Remedies: Traditional folk prescriptions and their primary uses, mainly sourced from Dictionary of Chinese Medicinal Materials and Compendium of Chinese Medicinal Plants and other references.
Each medicinal plant is named using the internationally adopted Latin binomial nomenclature to facilitate practical use, and an index is provided. The content of this book is extensive, making it an invaluable resource for clinicians and researchers in the fields of pharmacology, medicinal botany, pharmacognosy, plant chemistry, pharmacology, botany, and agricultural and forestry sciences.