Modern Practical Materia Medica (Volume 2)

Author: Pharmaceutical 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 Materia Medica is a large-scale reference book on traditional Chinese medicinal materials organized and compiled under the leadership of the Pharmaceutical Administration of the former Ministry of Public Health, China National Institute for Food and Drug Control. The book is divided into three volumes, covering nearly 500 commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal materials in clinical practice. This volume includes 26 species of flowers, 12 species of barks, 15 species of vines and woods, 2 species of resins, 35 species of animals, 30 species of minerals, 5 processed categories, and 2 other categories, totaling 127 varieties. It focuses on providing detailed information for each variety, including primary sources, synonyms, pharmacological research, morphology, distribution, production areas, harvesting and processing, medicinal characteristics, main chemical components, identification (including microscopic, chemical, and advanced instrumental testing methods), content determination, processing, pharmacological effects, and therapeutic functions. Additionally, notes on easily confused species and counterfeit products are included for some varieties, followed by a list of references. The book features approximately 300 line drawings and 64 black-and-white photographs.