Curated Herbal Color Atlas and Proven Recipes: Edible Herbs

Author: Yi Lei
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Bencao Gangmu is a medical masterpiece compiled by the renowned Ming Dynasty physician Li Shizhen with his life's dedication. It is a shining gem in the history of Chinese medicine. Despite the passage of time and changes, it has been cherished by people and revered by scholars. This series selects its essence, removing sections with less current medical value, such as the Shui Bu (Water Department) and Ren Bu (Human Department). At the same time, it reorganizes and categorizes daily staples like grains, fruits, vegetables, poultry, and meat, as well as various medicinal herbs, and compiles Comprehensive Color Illustrated Guide to Edible Bencao with Proven Recipes and Comprehensive Color Illustrated Guide to Medical Bencao with Proven Recipes. In terms of structure, the order has been significantly adjusted. Sections with greater medical and edible value, such as the Fu Bu (Fruit Department), Cai Bu (Vegetable Department), Gu Bu (Grain Department), and the medicinal Cao Bu (Herb Department) and Mu Bu (Wood Department), are placed first. In terms of content, it provides detailed explanations of their properties, medical value, and the formulations, preparation methods, usage, and efficacy of proven recipes, accompanied by real-life photographs. The text and images are clearly organized, easy to understand, and highly practical. It is not only an essential reference for medical professionals but also a valuable guide for household life.