Chinese Medicine Resources Science

Author: Yang Shihai
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This textbook is divided into two parts: General Theory and Specific Topics. The General Theory covers various levels, including the investigation and evaluation of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) resources, the distribution and zoning of TCM resources in China, authentic TCM resources in China, the development and utilization of TCM resources, and the protection, renewal, and sustainable utilization of TCM resources. It introduces the basic theories and methods of TCM resource science. The Specific Topics focuses on introducing 98 representative species of TCM resources. Each species is elaborated on from aspects such as origin and characteristics, distribution and habitat, components and efficacy, harvesting and processing, and resource development and protection. The appendix includes the list of nationally protected wild medicinal species and the list of some medicinal endangered wild plants and animals under import and export supervision in China. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate students in TCM, pharmacy, and TCM resource development, as well as a teaching reference for graduate students in related fields. It can also be used as a reference for researchers, producers, and management personnel engaged in related research, production, and management.
Introduction: This textbook is divided into two parts: General Theory and Specific Topics. The General Theory covers various levels, including the investigation and evaluation of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) resources, the distribution and zoning of TCM resources in China, authentic TCM resources in China, the development and utilization of TCM resources, and the protection, renewal, and sustainable utilization of TCM resources. It introduces the basic theories and methods of TCM resource science. The Specific Topics focuses on introducing 98 representative species of TCM resources. Each species is elaborated on from aspects such as origin and characteristics, distribution and habitat, components and efficacy, harvesting and processing, and resource development and protection. The appendix includes the list of nationally protected wild medicinal species and the list of some medicinal endangered wild plants and animals under import and export supervision in China. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate students in TCM, pharmacy, and TCM resource development, as well as a teaching reference for graduate students in related fields. It can also be used as a reference for researchers, producers, and management personnel engaged in related research, production, and management.