Chinese medicine

Author: Yan Zhenghua
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: "Teaching Reference Series·Traditional Chinese Medicine" is one of the teaching reference series for TCM colleges and universities. The book is divided into two parts: General Theory and Specific Topics. The General Theory introduces the general knowledge and basic theories of TCM. The Specific Topics selects 576 commonly used herbs (including 93 supplementary herbs) and organizes them into 20 chapters based on their primary functions. Each chapter begins with an introduction and ends with a summary. Each herb is elaborated on according to its origin, collection and processing, synonyms, nature and flavor, meridian tropism, efficacy and indications, compatibility and application, dosage and usage, precautions, notes, selected entries from herbal classics, and modern research.