Practical Pocket Chinese Herbal Dictionary

Author: Guo Guohua
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Based on the principles of simplicity and practicality, this book includes 354 commonly used traditional Chinese medicines. Each medicine is concisely described: alternative names only introduce the main prescription names; efficacy and applications are presented from both traditional Chinese and Western medicine perspectives; formula examples are collected based on the characteristics of each medicine, featuring numerous ancient and modern formulas with few ingredients but significant effects. Additionally, the modern research findings of each medicine are briefly summarized, along with a convenient name and formula index, as well as formula rhymes for easy reference. The TCM and Western medicine disease and syndrome formula index at the back of the book provides a convenient way to find treatment formulas for related conditions, which is a key feature of the book. The book has a novel format and rich content, making it an essential read for beginners in traditional Chinese medicine. This book is specifically intended for reference use by those studying traditional Chinese medicine and pharmacy, as well as clinical practitioners.