Traditional Chinese Medicine - (Second Edition)

Author: Yan Zhenghua
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of the teaching reference series for higher TCM and pharmacy schools. It is an important teaching reference book for in-depth research and elaboration on the basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine and the efficacy and application of medicinal herbs. Since its publication in 1991, the book has been widely favored by readers and has been reprinted many times. This revision is based on the teaching syllabus of traditional Chinese medicine and aims to meet the current requirements of higher TCM teaching reform. While maintaining the original strengths and features of the book, the content has been expanded, revised, and improved, with attention paid to incorporating the outstanding achievements of current unified textbooks. The book is divided into two parts: General Principles and Specific Medicinal Herbs. The General Principles section introduces the basic theories and general knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine. The Specific Medicinal Herbs section selects 653 commonly used herbs, with 77 new additions, and arranges them into 20 chapters based on their efficacy. At the end of the book, there are examples of syndrome differentiation and herb selection, an introduction to the chemical components of medicinal herbs, and a name index for easy reference. The book is rich in content, well-documented, and has both depth and breadth, providing strong support for the teaching, research, and clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine. It is widely applicable for use by faculty and students of TCM and pharmacy schools, as well as researchers and clinical practitioners.