Modern Practical Materia Medica (Volume 1)

Author: Drug Administration of the Ministry of Public Health of the People's Republic of China, Chinese National Institute for Food and Drug Control
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Publish Date: 2002-11-19
Features: Modern Practical Herbal Medicine is a major reference book on traditional Chinese medicinal materials organized and compiled under the leadership of the Ministry of Public Health and the Drug Administration, by the Chinese National Institute for Food and Drug Control. The book is divided into three volumes, covering over 500 commonly used medicinal materials in clinical practice. This volume introduces only 132 commonly used root and rhizome herbs, systematically elaborating on their varieties, 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, functions, and main indications. It also provides special notes on confusing species and includes references. At the end of the book, there are indexes in Pinyin, Chinese names, English names, Latin names, and scientific names for easy reference. The book is rich in illustrations and highly practical, featuring original plant diagrams, medicinal material diagrams, tissue diagrams, and chemical identification photographs to highlight its modernity, scientific rigor, and practicality. It is a valuable reference for departments involved in pharmaceutical administration, drug inspection, medicinal material management, teaching, and scientific research.