Modern Chinese Materia Medica Dictionary (Volume 1 and Volume 2)

Author: Song Liren, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2001-05-01
Features: The Modern Dictionary of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a specialized reference book in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. The entire book contains 3,590 entries, with a focus on the clinical applications of medicinal substances. It selects 2,254 types of drugs, elucidating their properties, functions, compatibility, and usage. Additionally, it includes discussions on historical herbal texts, ancient and modern prescriptions, empirical formulas, single herbs, as well as modern clinical reports that integrate traditional Chinese and Western medicine. The book also provides detailed descriptions of the sources, varieties (plants, animals, minerals, etc.), morphology, distribution, cultivation (or breeding) of the original plants (or animals), analysis and identification of medicinal materials, as well as research findings on their components and pharmacology. Moreover, it includes 1,117 illustrations, with visual aids to assist in identification. Many drugs are accompanied by brief etymological studies to explain the differences between ancient and modern varieties and their historical origins. Furthermore, entries are dedicated to major historical herbal texts and scholars, offering concise introductions, as well as interpretations of fundamental knowledge, terms, and terminology in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. At the end of the book, there are indexes of Chinese names and Latin names of medicinal plants, animals, and minerals for easy reference. Additionally, references cited in entries related to drug components, pharmacology, and clinical research are listed, including authors, titles or book names, journal publishers, and publication years, for readers to further explore. The book compiles materials from ancient and modern literature, covering multiple disciplines. It pays special attention to incorporating recent research findings. The content is rich and not only practical for clinical medicine but also valuable for teaching, research, drug identification, and the development of new medicines in traditional Chinese medicine.