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Author Xi, Shengyan, author

Title Essentials of Chinese Materia Medica and Medical Formulas : New Century Traditional Chinese Medicine / Shengyan Xi, Yuewen Gong
Published London : Academic Press, 2017

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Contents Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Table of Contents; Contributors; Introduction to Compiler-in-Chief; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Compendium; Part I -- Chinese Materia Medica; Introduction to Chinese Materia Medica; Habitat and Collection of Chinese Medicinals; Habitat; Collection; Chinese Medicinal Processing; Purposes of Processing; Commonly Used Processing Methods; Properties and Actions of Chinese Medicinals; Four Qi; Five Flavors; Ascending and Descending, Floating and Sinking; Channel Entry; Toxicity; Efficacy and Indications of Chinese Medicinals
Application of Chinese MedicinalsCombination of Medicinals; Medication Contraindication; Dosage; Usage; Chapter 1 -- Herbs That Release the Exterior; Abstract; Keywords; Section 1 Herbs That Dispel Wind-Cold; Outline; Specific Application Knowledge of Herbs; Section 2 Herbs That Dispel Wind-Heat; Outline; Specific Application Knowledge of Herbs; Chapter 2 -- Herbs That Clear Heat; Abstract; Keywords; Section 1 -- Herbs That Clear Heat and Drain Fire; Outline; Specific Application Knowledge of Herbs; Section 2 -- Herbs That Clear Heat and Dry Dampness; Outline
Specific Application Knowledge of HerbsSection 3 -- Herbs That Clear Heat and Resolve Toxins; Outline; Specific Application Knowledge of Herbs; Section 4 -- Herbs That Clear Heat and Cool the Blood; Outline; Specific Application Knowledge of Herbs; Section 5 -- Herbs That Clear Heat From Deficiency; Outline; Specific Application Knowledge of Herbs; Chapter 3 -- Herbs That Drain Downward; Abstract; Keywords; Section 1 -- Herbs That Promote Defecation by Purgation; Outline; Specific Application Knowledge of Herbs; Section 2 -- Herbs That Promote Defecation by Moistening Purgation; Outline
Specific Application Knowledge of HerbsSection 3 -- Herbs That Expel Water by Drastic Purgation; Outline; Specific Application Knowledge of Herbs; Chapter 4 -- Herbs That Expel Wind and Damp; Abstract; Keywords; Section 1 -- Herbs That Expel Wind-Cold-Damp; Outline; Specific Application Knowledge of Herbs; Section 2 -- Herbs That Expel Wind-Damp-Heat; Outline; Specific Application Knowledge of Herbs; Section 3 -- Herbs That Expel Wind-Damp and Strengthen the Sinew and Bone; Outline; Specific Application Knowledge of Herbs; Chapter 5 -- Herbs That Transform Dampness; Abstract; Keywords
Specific Application Knowledge of HerbsChapter 6 -- Herbs That Promote Urination and Percolate Dampness; Abstract; Keywords; Section 1 -- Herbs That Promote Urination to Relieve Edema; Outline; Specific Application Knowledge of Herbs; Section 2 -- Herbs That Promote Urination and Relieve Strangury; Outline; Specific Application Knowledge of Herbs; Section 3 -- Herbs That Clear Damp-Heat and Relieve Jaundice; Outline; Specific Application Knowledge of Herbs; Chapter 7 -- Herbs That Warm the Interior; Abstract; Keywords; Specific Application Knowledge Of Herbs; Chapter 8 -- Herbs That Rectify Qi
Summary Essentials of Chinese Materia Medica and Medical Formulas: New Century Traditional Chinese Medicine presents specific knowledge about the source, medicinal nature, action and application of more than 800 commonly-used Chinese materia medica, as well as the efficacy and application of more than 740 kinds of commonly-used Chinese medical formulas. Notably, all of the content is presented in table form, making the information easier to access, understand and apply. Each primary herbal medicine is introduced with color pictures, and each primary formula is presented with efficacy analysis pictures. The book provides readers with essential information on Chinese materia medica and formulas and how to use them accurately, including the most common Chinese materia medica used in clinics and in commonly used clinical formulas. This is an essential reference for traditional medical professionals and those interested in traditional Chinese medicine, including advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Materia medica -- China
Medicine, Chinese.
Herbs -- Therapeutic use -- China
Materia Medica
Drug Compounding
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
MEDICAL -- Pharmacology.
Herbs -- Therapeutic use
Materia medica
Medicine, Chinese
China
Genre/Form Electronic books
Form Electronic book
Author Gong, Yuewen, author
LC no. 2016963626
ISBN 9780128127230
0128127236