Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology

This compilation is the most comprehensive and authoritative text on Chinese Herbal Medicine. With contributions by more than fifty academic, clinical, research and regulatory professionals, 670 in-depth herb monographs are accompanied by 1150 illustrations (colour and black-and-white photographs, classic line drawings, and chemical structure diagrams). Contents include detailed descriptions of Oriental medicine (traditional uses, dosages and preparation), western science (pharmacological effects, clinical studies and research), and safety data (herb-drug interactions, safety index, toxicology, symptoms and treatments of over dosage). In addition, it has concise summary tables for rapid comparison and contrast of herb attributes and uses, and ten wide-ranging appendices for clinical, classroom, or research uses. An invaluable text for all healthcare professionals, students, educators and researchers.

Abbreviated Table of Contents
Preface xii
Acknowledgements xiii
Contributors xiv
Using This Book xvii
Herb Identification Guide (Colour Photographs) G1
Part I Overview
Chapter 1 The History of Chinese Herbal Medicine 1
Chapter 2 Nomenclature of Chinese Herbs 3
Chapter 3 Classification of Chinese Herbs 7
Chapter 4 Growing and Harvesting Chinese Herbs 9
Chapter 5 Preparation and Processing of Chinese Herbs 11
Chapter 6 Characteristics of Chinese Herbal Medicines 14
Chapter 7 Clinical Applications of Chinese Herbal Medicine 19
Chapter 8 Concurrent Use of Herbal Medicines and Pharmaceuticals 25
Part II Herb Monographs
Chapter 1 Exterior-Releasing Herbs 31
Chapter 2 Heat-Clearing Herbs 101
Chapter 3 Downward Draining Herbs 265
Chapter 4 Wind-Damp Dispelling Herbs 299
Chapter 5 Aromatic Damp-Dissolving Herbs 359
Chapter 6 Water-Regulating and Damp-Resolving Herbs 379
Chapter 7 Interior-Warming Herbs 433
Chapter 8 Qi-Regulating Herbs 473
Chapter 9 Digestive Herbs 519
Chapter 10 Antiparasitic Herbs 537
Chapter 11 Stop-Bleeding Herbs 559
Chapter 12 Blood-Invigorating and Stasis-Removing Herbs 609
Chapter 13 Phlegm-Resolving and Coughing- and Wheezing- Relieving Herbs 677
Chapter 14 Shen-Calming Herbs 751
Chapter 15 Liver-Calming and Wind-Extinguishing Herbs 777
Chapter 16 Orifice-Opening Herbs 813
Chapter 17 Tonic Herbs 829
Chapter 18 Astringent Herbs 981
Chapter 19 Emetic Herbs 1023
Chapter 20 Substances for Topical Application 1033
Part III Additional Resources 1075
Appendix 1. Cross-reference Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis 1077
Appendix 2. Cross-reference Based on Western Medical Diagnosis 1093
Appendix 3. Cross-reference Based on Pharmacological Effects 1107
Appendix 4. Cross-reference of Single Herb Names 1121
Appendix 5. Cross-reference of Herbal Formula Names 1134
Appendix 6. Herbs Offering Beneficial Effects to Support Pregnancy 1144
Appendix 7. Cautions / Contraindications for the Use of Herbs During Pregnancy 1145
Appendix 8. Dosing Guidelines 1148
Appendix 9. Weights and Measures: Chinese, British and Metric Systems 1150
Appendix 10. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) 1152

Bibliography of Historical Texts 1153
Bibliography of Contemporary References 1158
Glossary 1166
About the Authors and Contributors 1184
Index 1188