Legends of the Hundred-Taste Herbal Medicine

Author: You Rongkai
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Each Chinese herbal medicine has a delightful story and a beautiful color illustration, featuring descriptions of the plant's morphology as well as detailed introductions to its properties, flavors, meridian tropism, functions, and dosages. It combines knowledge and entertainment, with rich illustrations, appealing to both the educated and the general public. This book collects the legends and related knowledge of 100 Chinese herbal medicines. For each herb, a captivating myth or legend is told first, followed by an introduction to its botanical form, properties, flavors, meridian tropism, efficacy, applications, and dosage. Accompanying the text descriptions are color illustrations of each herb. The stories in the book are sourced from a wide range of vivid and unique materials, making for an engaging read; the herbal medicine information is scientifically accurate and illustrated, making it easy to consult and practical. This book blends pharmaceutical, historical, and literary knowledge, combining knowledge, practicality, and entertainment. It is suitable for students and teachers of TCM schools, TCM professionals, and to read and appreciate.