Shen Nong's Herbal - Materia Medica - Compendium of Shen Nong's Herbal

Author: Huang Zhijie, Hu Yongnian
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: The Compendium of Materia Medica is a shining gem in the treasure house of traditional Chinese medicine. It has made significant contributions not only to the development of Chinese medicine but also to the study of botany, zoology, mineralogy, physics, chemistry, geology, phenology, philology, literature, etymology, phonology, and bibliography, earning it the title of "the ancient Chinese encyclopedia." It has been published in multiple languages and is popular worldwide. It serves as a reference book for current clinical practitioners, educators, and researchers of traditional Chinese medicine; an important extracurricular reading material for students of higher and secondary institutions of traditional Chinese medicine; and a trusted guide for enthusiasts of traditional Chinese medicine and health preservation. The Compendium of Materia Medica: Pharmacology is divided into two parts: the General Introduction and the Specific Discussions. The General Introduction covers the fundamental theoretical knowledge of pharmacology. The Specific Discussions are organized into eight chapters: Botanicals, Animals, Minerals, Waters, Fires, Soils, Humans, and Instruments. This book serves as a reference for current clinical practitioners, educators, and researchers of traditional Chinese medicine; and an important extracurricular reading material for students of higher and secondary institutions of traditional Chinese medicine.