Herbal medicines for treating diabetes

Author: Li Weilin
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Diabetes is a common endocrine and metabolic disease with high prevalence, disability rate, and complication rate. This book provides detailed introductions to the most frequently used Chinese herbs in traditional Chinese medicine compound prescriptions, herbs commonly used in traditional formulas, and edible medicinal plants. It includes corresponding prescriptions and color illustrations, aiming to be easy to understand and accessible to both researchers and general readers. The book is compiled by the author based on extensive medical and pharmaceutical literature and the latest research findings, combined with personal practical experience. It covers three aspects: basic knowledge of diabetes and its diagnosis and treatment, research progress on diabetes treatment drugs, and an introduction to commonly used Chinese herbs for treating diabetes. It serves as a reference for clinical practitioners and researchers of traditional Chinese medicine, offering guidance and support for in understanding diabetes and self-treatment and recovery.