Modern TCM Processing and Quality Control Technology (Series of Modern TCM Research and Production Technology)

Author: Wang Qi, Wang Longhu (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book is divided into two parts: General Theory and Specific Sections. The General Theory introduces the production techniques of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) pieces, including purification, slicing, processing (frying, scalding, roasting, calcining, steaming, boiling, decocting, copying, fermentation, sprouting, stewing, preparing frost, purifying, water grinding, mixing), packaging, and storage. The Specific Sections cover the processing techniques, processing effects, quality control techniques (identification, inspection, content determination), pharmacological effects, properties and meridians, functions and indications, precautions, and storage of 223 types of TCM. This book aims to provide valuable references for standardizing the processing techniques of TCM pieces, standardizing the quality of pieces, industrializing and modernizing the TCM piece industry while preserving traditional experience and characteristics. To this end, it comprehensively summarizes traditional Chinese TCM processing techniques, processing purposes, processing effects, applications, and production operation principles. It also incorporates the essence of modern TCM processing literature, based on the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China (2005 Edition, Volume I), proposing processing methods and quality control techniques for over 200 types of TCM and nearly 500 pieces. Most pieces are described with multiple processing methods to fully reflect the current level and development prospects of TCM processing. The content of the book is concise and practical, with both depth and breadth. It serves as a reference for the production of TCM pieces, quality testing of pieces, TCM teaching, research on TCM processing, rational formulation and use of TCM in clinical practice, and can also be used as a reference book for students majoring in TCM.