Pharmacognosy

Author: Ma Huiling et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-03-02
Features: This edition of the textbook has reduced the excessive, difficult, and overly in-depth content from previous versions, embodying the principle of "less is more." The core of pharmacognosy is identification. Numerous natural drugs are used to prevent and treat human diseases, and the primary concerns are the authenticity and quality of these drugs. This textbook aims to highlight the identification of pharmacognosy and its fundamental theories and methods. The book covers a total of 190 pharmacognostic species, with 49 key species (including English names) described in more detail; 86 general species are emphasized for empirical identification; and 55 commonly used species are listed with their sources, major chemical components, and efficacy for reference. The "Notes" section briefly summarizes pharmacognostic species derived from the same plant or animal but with different medicinal parts, the chemical composition of different parts, as well as similar, confusing, customary, and counterfeit drugs, for reference in identification, application, and research. The general part has been supplemented with basic knowledge of practical applications in pharmacognosy, and the key species in the specific part have been further annotated with pharmacological effects. The entire book takes into account the latest domestic developments and summaries of scientific research practices.