Practical Pocket Chinese Herbal Dictionary Fine

Author: Guo Guohua
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Publish Date: 1998-06-01
Features: Based on the principles of simplicity and practicality, this book includes 354 commonly used traditional Chinese medicines. Each medicine is concisely described; historical notes only introduce the main prescription names. The efficacy and applications are explained from both Chinese and Western medical perspectives. The formula examples are collected according to the characteristics of each medicine, featuring numerous ancient and modern prescriptions with few ingredients but strong efficacy. Additionally, the book briefly summarizes the modern research findings on each medicine and provides convenient name and formula indexes as well as formula rhymes. The postscript, "Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Treating Diseases and Syndromes," offers a convenient way to find treatment formulas for various conditions, making it a distinctive feature of the book. This book features a novel format and rich content, making it an essential read for beginners in traditional Chinese medicine. It is specially designed for the reference of students and practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, as well as clinical doctors.