Chinese Materia Medica. Dai Medicine Volume

Author: Editorial Committee of "Chinese Materia Medica" under the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Publishing Date: 2005-12-01
Features: This book is one of the volumes on ethnic medicine in "Chinese Materia Medica," compiled under the auspices of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is a comprehensive and authoritative work that introduces the theory and practical experience of Dai medicine, reflecting the current achievements and development level of Dai pharmaceutical science. The book includes 400 traditional Dai medicines commonly used in clinical practice, with proven efficacy and certain research value (including mineral, plant, and animal medicines), with 11 mineral medicines, 373 plant medicines, and 16 animal medicines. Each medicine is described in 16 aspects: official name, synonyms, explanation, source, original plant (animal, mineral), cultivation key points, harvesting and processing, identification of medicinal materials, chemical composition, pharmacology, medicinal properties, functions and indications, dosage and administration, precautions, supplementary formulas, and preparations. Each aspect is referenced from a large number of ancient and modern Dai medical literature, traditional experiences of renowned Dai physicians, and modern research data. The book is rich in content and detailed in information, fully demonstrating its scientific rigor, practicality, and advanced nature, with outstanding characteristics of Dai medicine and a strong ethnic style.