Original Color Herbal Medicine Atlas -- Flowers, Fruits, Seeds (2)

Author: Zhao Suyun
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: This book is "Flowers and Fruits · Seeds ②" of the "Color Atlas of Medicinal Plants," featuring 133 species of medicinal plants, each accompanied by original color illustrations for visual reference. The content includes:
① Chinese Name: Primarily based on names from historical medicinal texts.
② Common Name: Local names of the plants in different regions.
③ Source: The botanical family to which the plant belongs.
④ Morphology: Description of plant characteristics and growth stages.
⑤ Distribution: The native habitat and distribution of the plant.
⑥ Harvesting and Processing: Season and methods of collection, medicinal parts, and processing techniques.
⑦ Efficacy and Indications: Pharmacological effects, applicable conditions, and dosage. Dosages in the book are for adults; children should use reduced amounts. Toxic plants are clearly marked.
⑧ Folk Remedies: Therapeutic uses of traditional folk remedies from historical records. The primary sources are "Dictionary of Chinese Medicinal Materials" and "National Compendium of Chinese Medicinal Plants," among others.
Each medicinal plant is named using internationally accepted Latin binomials to facilitate practical use, and an index is provided. The content of this book is extensive, making it an invaluable resource for clinicians and researchers in the fields of pharmacology, medicinal botany, pharmacognosy, plant chemistry, pharmacology, botany, and agricultural and forestry sciences. It is a rare and indispensable book.