Modern Practical Materia Medica (Middle Volume)

Author: State Drug Administration of the Ministry of Public Health of the People's Republic of China, China National Institute for Food and Drug Control
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Publish Date: 2000-11-19
Features: Modern Practical Herbal Medicine is a large-scale reference book on traditional Chinese medicinal materials organized and compiled under the leadership of the former State Drug Administration of the Ministry of Public Health. The book is divided into three volumes, covering nearly 500 commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal materials in clinical practice. This volume introduces 175 commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal materials, including roots and rhizomes, seeds and fruits, etc. It systematically elaborates on the variety sources, synonyms, botanical research, morphological characteristics of the original plants, distribution, production areas, harvesting and processing, medicinal properties, main chemical components, microscopic identification, chemical identification, content determination, processing methods, pharmacological effects, and therapeutic functions of various medicinal materials. It also provides special notes on confusing materials and includes references. At the end of the book, there is an index of Chinese names, Pinyin, Latin names of medicinal materials, English names, and scientific names for easy reference. The book is rich in illustrations and highly practical, featuring original plant illustrations, medicinal material illustrations, tissue diagrams, and chemical identification charts or photographs to highlight its modernity, scientific rigor, and practicality. It is a valuable reference book for drug administration, drug inspection, material management, as well as teaching and research departments in the field of traditional Chinese medicine.