Family Chinese Medicine Usage Tips

Author: Song Yongmei
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features:
1. Common Knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- How Traditional Chinese Medicine Originated
- Why Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Cure Illnesses
- What Are Genuine Medicinal Materials?
- The Origin of the Concept of "Genuine Medicinal Materials"
- Traditional Types of Genuine Medicinal Materials
- Is the Regionality of Genuine Medicinal Materials Unchanging?
- Does Traditional Chinese Medicine Have Toxicity?
- "Poison in Medicine Is Half the Medicine," Do Not Take Medicines Irresponsibly
- Toxins Are Not Scary, There Are Techniques in Using Medicines
- Why Traditional Chinese Medicine Needs to Be Combined for Use
- Why Traditional Chinese Medicine Is Processed
- Precautions When Purchasing Medicinal Materials
- How to Store Medicinal Materials
- Spoilage of Stored Medicinal Materials
- Common Forms and Characteristics of Medicinal Materials
- Methods of Decoction
- Decoction Utensils
- Water for Decoction
- Fire for Decoction
- Special Methods of Decoction
- Precautions for Taking Medicines
- Timing for Taking Medicines
- Precautions for Taking Medicines
- Medication Restrictions
- Dietary Restrictions
- Medication Restrictions During Pregnancy
2. Common Single Herbs for Tonification
- Ginseng
- Codonopsis
- American Ginseng
- Astragalus
- Placenta of Donkey
- Goji Berry
- Angelica Sinensis
- Chinese Yam
- Honey
- Cordyceps
- Chinese Gecko
- Walnuts
- Collagen
- Longan Fruit
- Ophiopogon japonicus
- Polygonatum sibiricum
- Lily Bulb
- Lilyturf
- Chinese Turtle Shell
- Turtle Shell Glue
- Softshell Turtle
- Mulberry Fruit
3. Common Herbs for Clearing Heat and Inflammation
- Gypsum
- Bambusoideae
- Cicada Leaf
- Coptis chinensis
- Moutan Cortex
- Honeysuckle
- Isatis indigotica
- Portulaca oleracea
- Dandelion
- Purple Deadnettle
- Isatis indigotica
- Andrographis paniculata
- Artemisia annua
- Arisaema consanguineum
- Gentian
4. Common Herbs for Warming Yang and Dispelling Cold
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Fennel
- Dried Ginger
- Sichuan Peppercorn
5. Common Herbs for Treating Wind-Cold Colds
- Ephedra
- Schizonepeta
- Perilla
- Xanthium
- Mint
- Agastache
- Mulberry Leaf
- Chrysanthemum
- Cicada Nymph
- Bupleurum
- Pueraria lobata
- Ginger
- Scallion
6. Common Herbs for Dampness
- Treating Rheumatism
7. Common Herbs for Phlegm and Cough
8. Common Herbs for Calming the Liver and Subduing Wind
9. Common Herbs for Promoting Bowel Movement
10. Common Herbs for Calming the Spirit
11. Common Herbs for Regulating Qi
12. Common Herbs for Aiding Digestion
13. Common Herbs for Stopping Bleeding
14. Common Herbs for Promoting Blood Circulation
15. Common Herbs for Astringent and Diuretic Effects
16. Common Herbs for Expelling Parasites
17. Other Categories
3. Common Chinese Patent Medicines
- What Are Chinese Patent Medicines?
- Prescription Medicines vs. Chinese Patent Medicines
- What Are Prescription Medicines?
- What Are Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines?
- Chinese Patent Medicines and OTC Medicines
- 36 Special Chinese Patent Medicines
- Precautions When Purchasing Chinese Patent Medicines
- How to Recognize the Therapeutic Indications of Chinese Patent Medicines
- How to Read the Instructions for Chinese Patent Medicines
- Standard Format and Writing Requirements for Chinese Patent Medicine Instructions
- Current Status of Chinese Patent Medicine Instructions
- How to Read Chinese Medicine Instructions
- Issues to Pay Attention to When Taking Chinese Patent Medicines
- Precautions for Taking Chinese Patent Medicines
- Methods of Taking Chinese Patent Medicines
- Common Misconceptions About Taking Chinese Patent Medicines
- Key Points for Safely Using Chinese Patent Medicines
- Medications for Cold and Fever
- Medications for Clearing Heat and Inflammation
- Medications for Cough and Asthma
- Medications for Constipation and Diarrhea
- Medications for Stomach Pain and Bloating
- Medications for Vomiting
- Medications for Calming the Spirit
- Medications for Weakness and Tonification
- Medications for Summer Heat
- Medications for Lowering Cholesterol
- Surgical Medications
- Pediatric Medications
- Gynecological Medications
- Orthopedic Medications
- Ophthalmological Medications
- Otolaryngological Medications
- Dermatological Medications