Chinese Materia Medica
Author | : Xu Li |
Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
Total Pages | : 902 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 1901149021 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781901149029 |
Rating | : 4/5 (029 Downloads) |
Download or read book Chinese Materia Medica written by Xu Li and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2002 with total page 902 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This clearly written, comprehensively indexed, and reader-friendly manual contains more than 350 monographs -- each describing the functions, indications, combinations, and applications of commonly used Chinese Materia Medica. Comprehensive monographs contain: details of main ingredients, taste and nature, channels entered, functions and indications, common dosage, precautions and contraindications. Unique tabular format lists provide "at-a-glance" accessibility. Summary tables in each chapter help you obtain quick overviews of the material covered. Unique coverage on toxicity and legal status. Comprehensive list of appendices and indices -- listings are by pinyin, pharmaceutical, and English names for easy reference.