Newly Compiled Handbook of Common Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author: Wang Jinhong
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: This book is compiled to meet the needs of the development of clinical medication in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It includes 18 categories of commonly used Chinese herbal medicines, totaling 539 species, with 418 main herbs and 121 supplementary herbs. It also introduces the experiences of using herbs in ancient and modern times, certain research findings on Chinese herbal medicines, and various new dosage forms of Chinese herbal medicines. For each herb, it provides detailed descriptions of origin, dosage for adults, pharmacology, functions, clinical applications, usage and dosage, and precautions. Additionally, it includes a chapter on the toxicity and antidotes of poisonous herbs. The book is concise, practical, and up-to-date, making it an excellent reference for clinical physicians and surgeons of both Western and Chinese medicine, pharmacists, nurses, and faculty and students of medical colleges.