Original Color Herbal Medicine Atlas -- Roots and Stems (2)

Author: Zhao Xinxian, Chief Editor; Zhao Suyun, Sub-series Editor
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Publishing Date: 2003-04-01
Features: This book is the second volume of "Colored Illustrated Collection of Chinese Medicinal Herbs," featuring 140 species of medicinal herbs, each accompanied by a color image of the original plant for visual reference. The content includes:
① Chinese Name: Primarily based on names from historical medicinal texts.
② Common Name: Local names of the plants.
③ Source: The botanical family.
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: Therapeutic effects, applicable conditions, and dosage. Dosages in the book are for adults; children should adjust accordingly. Toxic plants are clearly marked.
⑧ Folk Remedies: Therapeutic uses of traditional folk remedies. Mainly sourced from "Dictionary of Chinese Medicinal Materials" and "National Collection of Chinese Medicinal Herbs."
Each medicinal plant is named using the internationally adopted Latin binomial to facilitate its use by readers, and an index is provided. The content of this book is extensive, making it an invaluable resource for clinical practitioners studying (Materia Medica), medicinal botany, pharmacognosy, plant chemistry, pharmacology, botany, and agricultural and forestry sciences. It is a rare and indispensable book.