Drug Interactions Between Chinese and Western Medicines, 2nd Edition

Author: Zhu Jianhua
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Features: For thousands of years, the study of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulations has been highly valued by generations of medical practitioners. From the Shen Nong's Herbal Classic and Supplement to the Classic of Materia Medica to A New Compendium of Materia Medica, from Zhang Zhongjing and Sun Simiao to Zhang Shanlei and Zhang Xichun, all have left behind extensive empirical knowledge. With the deepening integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine, the concurrent use of TCM and Western medicine for disease prevention and treatment has become increasingly common, presenting practical challenges for clinicians. In some cases, the combined use of TCM and Western medicine can achieve therapeutic effects that surpass those of using either alone. However, in other cases, their combination may lead to adverse reactions, even resulting in fatal consequences. Therefore, familiarity with the interactions between TCM and Western medicine holds great significance for clinicians. The publication of this book fills the gap in China, where there has been a lack of specialized works on the interactions between TCM and Western medicine. This book is based on a comprehensive collection of domestic and international literature, combined with the author's many years of teaching and clinical experience.