Colorful Chinese Herbal Medicine Atlas. Flowers & Fruits · Seeds 1

Author: Zhao Xinxian (Main Editor) / Zhao Suyun (Sub-series Editor)
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: This book is the first volume of "Color Atlas of Medicinal Plants," focusing on flowers and fruits·seeds. It includes 147 species of medicinal plants, each accompanied by a color illustration for visual reference. The content includes:
① Chinese Name: Primarily based on names from historical medicinal texts.
② Common Name: Local names of the plant in different regions.
③ Source: The plant's family classification.
④ Morphology: Description of plant characteristics and growth stages.
⑤ Distribution: Native habitat and distribution of the plant.
⑥ Harvesting and Processing: Season and method of collection, medicinal parts, and processing techniques.
⑦ Efficacy and Indications: Pharmacological effects, applicable conditions, and dosage (all adult dosages are provided; children should adjust accordingly). Toxic plants are clearly marked.
⑧ Folk Remedies: Traditional folk prescriptions and their primary uses. The information is mainly sourced from references such as the Dictionary of Chinese Medicinal Materials and the Compendium of National Medicinal Plants.
Each medicinal plant is named using the internationally accepted Latin binomial, facilitating practical use, and an index is included. The content of this book is extensive, making it an invaluable resource for clinicians and researchers in the fields of pharmacology, medicinal botany, pharmacognosy, plant chemistry, pharmacology, materia medica, and agricultural and forestry sciences. It is a rare and indispensable book.