Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author: Chen Anfeng
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: Pharmacology is a fundamental discipline that studies the origin, production place, processing, properties, efficacy, and clinical applications of traditional Chinese medicines. It lays a solid foundation for learning prescription medicine and various clinical disciplines. The book is divided into two parts: General Principles and Specific Medicines. The General Principles cover the fundamental theories of pharmacology, including the origin and development of traditional Chinese medicines, their collection and storage, as well as their properties, processing, and applications. The Specific Medicines constitute the core of the book, comprising 19 chapters and including over 370 commonly used herbs. Each herb is clearly and concisely introduced, covering its origin, properties, meridian tropism, efficacy, and clinical applications. Notably, each herb is accompanied by a mnemonic verse under its efficacy section to aid in memorization. The book also includes synchronized exercises and reference answers for each chapter to reinforce learning. Additionally, it appends the patterns of organ-channel medication and the application of "paired herbs" in traditional Chinese medicine. This book can rapidly improve learning and examination skills. It serves as a teaching material for collective study by university, vocational school, correspondence, and self-study examination students, as well as a supplementary resource for personal use. It is also suitable for reference by those seeking career advancement, professional examinations, and clinical practitioners.