Essential Prescriptions from the Materia Medica

Author: Qian Yuanming
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Publish Date: 1997-12-11
Features: This book selects 409 commonly used medicinal herbs from the Compendium of Materia Medica, dividing them into six categories: Water, Fire, Earth, Metal, Stone, Plants (Grasses, Cereals, Vegetables, Fruits), Trees, Insects, Fish and Shellfish, Birds, Animals, and Humans. Under each specific herb, there are eight items: Explanation of Name, Collection and Preparation, Nature and Taste, Main Indications, Discoveries, Prescriptions, Notes, and Remarks. This book extracts the essence of pharmacy from the Compendium of Materia Medica, highlighting Li Shizhen's contributions to pharmacy. It is richly referenced and highly practical.